According to the report of TASS News Agency on the 7th, a source close to the Russian State Technology Group told the media that the Russian delegation participating in the 2023 Indian International Aerospace Exhibition planned to discuss with India about the fifth generation aircraft being manufactured. According to the source, "In particular, we would like to send an invitation to our Indian partners to join the code-named 'Checkmate' light fighter project ". The report mentioned that the 2023 Indian International Aerospace Exhibition will be held in Bangalore from February 13 to 17. The air show is held every two years, and Russia is an active participant in the air show. At the 2021 Moscow International Aerospace Exhibition, the Sukhoi Aviation Group Company under the Russian United Aviation Manufacturing Group launched a fifth generation light fighter aircraft, codenamed" Checkmate " 。 TASS said that the new fighter is a derivative of the fifth generation of the Su-57 fighter. According to media reports, the "Checkmate" fighter is designed based on stealth technology and has a built-in bomb compartment that can carry air-to-air and air-to-ground missile weapons. The fighter will have a payload of more than 7 tons and can hit up to 6 targets at the same time. The "Checkmate" fighter will be equipped with a high thrust engine with a flight speed of Mach 1.8 and a range of 3000 kilometers. It is expected to be launched in 2023, and mass production is planned to start in 2026. (Outlook New Era)