India, Nov. 20 -- As Russian PresidentVladimir Putinis set to visit India next month, Moscow has offered New Delhi unrestricted access toSu-57 fifth-generation fightertechnology in a move that could significantly shape the future of India's air combat capabilities.

Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov said the plan involves first delivering Russia-built Su-57 jets, followed by a gradual transition of production to India.

In addition, reports indicate that Moscow is prepared to offer the single-engine Su-75 Checkmate stealth fighter as part of its outreach.

Such an offer is unprecedented-no country has previously extended this level of defence-technology access to India.

If New Delhi accept, it would gain technologies that Western nations have r...