India plans anti-jamming upgrade for 258 Su-30MKI jets
India's defense ministry has issued a request for proposal to upgrade 258 Su-30MKI fighter jets with an advanced anti-jamming navigation system. This upgrade is part of the broader 'Super Sukhoi' modernization program aimed at enhancing the aircraft's electronic warfare capabilities. The new system will support multiple satellite navigation constellations and is expected to be operational within 24 months of contract signing.
- ▪The upgrade will include a state-of-the-art anti-jamming, anti-spoofing GPS antenna.
- ▪The Su-30MKI jets are the backbone of the Indian Air Force's combat fleet.
- ▪The project requires the delivery of 300 antenna systems along with field and base-level testers.
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News/Defence News/India floats RFP to upgrade 258 Su-30MKI fighters with anti-jamming navigation systemIndia floats RFP to upgrade 258 Su-30MKI fighters with anti-jamming navigation systemSurendra Singh / TNN / May 27, 2026, 02:45 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at strengthening the electronic warfare capabilities of the IAF's workhorse fighter jets, the defence ministry has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to upgrade the Su-30MKI fighters with a state-of-the-art anti-jamming, anti-spoofing multi-constellation global positioning system (GPS) antenna.Jamming and spoofing are part of electronic warfare.
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