NEW DELHI — Russia’s prototype fifth-generation Sukhoi T-50 fighter jet has carried out its first independent long-range flight, according to a tweet by Dmitry Rogozin, the country’s deputy prime minister. A derivative of the stealth fighter is being developed for the Indian air force.

NEW DELHI — India plans to buy medium-range, anti-ship missiles for its naval ships, and is polling industry on its options. The missiles “will be utilized for engaging identified surface targets by the Indian navy,” a defense ministry official says. The ministry of defense has issued a request for information for the missiles, which must have a range of at least 120 km (75 mi.). The official declined to specify the number of missiles the Indian navy proposes to buy.

The Indian Government has dismissed Kingfisher Airlines’ latest revival plan, saying the proposal “may not guarantee a reliable service.” “We want an airline to operate in consistent, efficient and reliable manner. The revival plan, which was submitted by the airline, had lots of issues regarding lenders, staff payment which we felt may not lead to reliable services,” a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official told media Jan. 11.