China has gotten R-77-1 deliveries in 2017 I think, for their Su-35 and 30MKK
It never was capable or using PL-12
And the “balance” factor for the aircraft should apply here too, aka being able to carry other original weapons that the Su-30 already is capable of carrying
Although it may be capable of using Chinese Munitions shown in that photo as of late, not enough information is known for me to make another suggestion on the Su-30MKK (2024)
should be, it’s not so cost-effective and easy to change the radar especially when it concerns rebalance the mass
and after years of high intensity patrol mission, its structure aged too much.
the upgrade of domestic missile is just a replacement of running out original missiles.