India To Arm Su-30MKI Fleet With Russian ‘AWACS Killer’ R-37M Missiles To Counter Chinese BVR Threats

India is set to acquire approximately 300 Russian R-37M very long-range air-to-air missiles in a deal worth around $1.2 billion, intended to arm its frontline Su-30MKI fleet.The R-37M, often described as an “AWACS killer,” has a reach of 300–400 kilometres, a blistering Mach 6 speed, and employs a lofted trajectory to strike high-value airborne assets.These include airborne early warning and

April 26, 2026
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Russian R-37M Missiles Offer India A Stabilising Edge Against Chinese-Pakistani Air Power

India has reportedly signed a deal to acquire Russian missiles designed to target support aircraft, as its rivals Pakistan and China continue to integrate their aerial weapons systems.Russia has cleared the export of around 300 R-37M ultra-long-range air-to-air missiles in a deal worth approximately US$1.2 billion, according to media reports.Deliveries could begin within 12 to 18 months, while

April 26, 2026
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