Indian Air Force–IIT Bombay Collaboration: Predictive Maintenance for Su-30MKI Fleet

Indian Air Force–IIT Bombay Collaboration: Predictive Maintenance for Su-30MKI Fleet

¨     Indian Air Force (IAF) signed three agreements on 27 May 2026 with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay for developing predictive maintenance technologies for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet.

¨     These agreements focus on predictive and scheduled maintenance systems for military aviation applications.

¨     The Su-30MKI is a twin-engine, multi-role fighter aircraft operated by the Indian Air Force.

¨     It was developed by Russia’s Sukhoi and customised for India under a licensed production arrangement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

¨     Predictive maintenance uses sensor data, diagnostics, and analytics to assess equipment condition and anticipate failures before they occur.

¨     Prognostic maintenance estimates the remaining useful life of systems and components.

¨     Prescriptive maintenance recommends specific maintenance actions based on data analysis and system models.

¨     These technologies aim to improve the efficiency, safety, and operational readiness of the IAF aircraft fleet.

¨     The collaboration is part of India’s broader defence R&D ecosystem involving academic institutions, public sector units, and the armed forces.