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According to reliable reports, the Government of India have requested that Russia facilitate test flying of the Sukhoi T-50 fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) by Indian Air Force test pilots. "Flight-testing will help decide the way forward on the collaboration between the two countries on the FGFA. All options, ranging from an off-the-shelf purchase of 60-65 jets to joint production, are on the table", according to MoD officials.