A senior Indian Air Force (IAF) official stated that extensive modification to the first batch of SU-30MKI fighters would begin as soon as the financial aspects are authorised. The IAF started pilot projects with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay related to AI-based engine and asset maintenance solutions, as well as for spares and inventory optimisation, he added. Upgrading the batch of 84 jets could take five to seven years.

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