US offers India F-35, while Russia proposes SU-57. How do they compare?
1 month, 1 week ago

US offers India F-35, while Russia proposes SU-57. How do they compare?

Firstpost  

The Aero India 2025, which concludes today, witnessed a face-off between the US’ F-35 fighter jet and Russia’s SU-57. Now, with both US and Russia offering up their fifth-generation fighter planes to India, let’s look at how the two compare Russia's Su-57 and USA's F-35 – two fifth-generation fighter aircrafts – sharing an airstrip for the first time. The F-35 is thought to be ’the world’s most advanced multirole fighter jet.’ Reuters The SU-57 is made by major Russian aircraft firm Sukhoi. The Sukhoi’s website states, “The Sukhoi Su-35 is a deep modernisation of the Su–27 fighter in order to significantly increase engagement effectiveness against air, land and sea targets.” Russia has promoted the SU-57 as an equivalent to the US’ F-35 – which is thought to be “the world’s most advanced multirole fighter jet.” It is the first sophisticated fighter plane Russia has produced since the end of the Cold War.

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Can India rely on America for F-35 fighter jets?
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Can India rely on America for F-35 fighter jets?

India Today  

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What is India’s dilemma over fighter jets? | Explained
1 month ago

What is India’s dilemma over fighter jets? | Explained

The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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Will U.S.’s F-35 stealth fighter jets fit into IAF’s future plans?
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Will U.S.’s F-35 stealth fighter jets fit into IAF’s future plans?

The Hindu  

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Trump offers F-35 jets to India: Is the deal worth it?

Firstpost  

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Trump offers F-35 jets to India: Is the deal worth it?
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Firstpost  

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How F-35 fighter jets could boost Indian Air Force's stealth capabilities
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How F-35 fighter jets could boost Indian Air Force's stealth capabilities

Hindustan Times  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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Opinion: Is F-35 Lightning the right choice for India?
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Opinion: Is F-35 Lightning the right choice for India?

India Today  

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Trump's offer of F-35 to India: A game-changer for air superiority?
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Trump's offer of F-35 to India: A game-changer for air superiority?

India Today  

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What is the Su-57 stealth fighter jet Russia is offering to India?
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What is the Su-57 stealth fighter jet Russia is offering to India?

The Independent  

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Aero India 2025: ’Russia meets US’: For the first time, Su-57 and F-35 stealth rivals face to face at air show
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Live Mint  

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Russia’s Su-57, US’ F-35 Jostle For Space In Indian Skies At Aero India
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Russia’s Su-57, US’ F-35 Jostle For Space In Indian Skies At Aero India

ABP News  

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Aero India 2025: Russian, U.S. fifth generation fighter jets to participate in the event happening next month
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Aero India 2025: Russian, U.S. fifth generation fighter jets to participate in the event happening next month

The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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How does China’s new J-35A stealth fighter compare with US F-35A and Russia’s SU-57?
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How does China’s new J-35A stealth fighter compare with US F-35A and Russia’s SU-57?

Firstpost  

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China displays new stealth fighter in race to match US
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China displays new stealth fighter in race to match US

Live Mint  

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China’s PLA declassifies latest stealth fighter jet
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China’s PLA declassifies latest stealth fighter jet

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China has declassified its latest …

India's Super Sukhoi upgrade is an emblem of our geopolitical neutrality
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India's Super Sukhoi upgrade is an emblem of our geopolitical neutrality

Live Mint  

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US tries to woo India away from Russian military aircraft with display of F-35s, bombers
2 years, 1 month ago

US tries to woo India away from Russian military aircraft with display of F-35s, bombers

ABC  

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Aero India 2023: Amid Russia War, LAC Tension, US Hints at Growing Ties with India, Surprises with F-35
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Aero India 2023: Amid Russia War, LAC Tension, US Hints at Growing Ties with India, Surprises with F-35

News 18  

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India delaying 5th generation fighter aircraft programme: Russian official
5 years, 6 months ago

India delaying 5th generation fighter aircraft programme: Russian official

India TV News  

Russia on Tuesday said the delay in the development of the Indo-Russia fifth generation fighter aircraft programme is from the Indian side. India and Russia had agreed to a joint programme to develop a variant of the fifth generation fighter aircraft or perspective multi role fighter in 2007. Fgenerationifth project has been delayed by the Indian side, not by the …

With new engine, Russia to re-pitch Su-57 stealth fighter project to India
6 years, 7 months ago

With new engine, Russia to re-pitch Su-57 stealth fighter project to India

India TV News  

United Engine Corporation, Russia's sole aero-engine manufacturer, has confirmed that the proposed "second stage" engine for the Su-57 stealth fighter jet will have a super-cruise feature which will form a part of the aircrafts stealth functionality. The second stage engine, internally known as Izdelie-30, marked its first test flight in December 2017 on board a Su-57 fighter jet and further …

Russia keen to sell latest fighter jet MiG-35 to Indian Air Force: Official
7 years, 8 months ago

Russia keen to sell latest fighter jet MiG-35 to Indian Air Force: Official

Firstpost  

Russia is keen on selling its new fighter jet MiG-35 to India with the MiG corporation’s chief saying the country has evinced interest in the aircraft and talks were on to understand its requirements. Zhukovsky : Russia is keen on selling its new fighter jet MiG-35 to India with the MiG corporation’s chief saying the country has evinced interest in …

India has asked for time to evaluate Russia's Sukhoi upgradation offer: Rostec official
7 years, 8 months ago

India has asked for time to evaluate Russia's Sukhoi upgradation offer: Rostec official

Firstpost  

Russia has offered to upgrade its existing Su-30 fleet in India to make it “very close to” the fifth generation fighter, but India has asked for time to evaluate its strategy. Moscow: Russia has offered to upgrade its existing Su-30 fleet in India to make it “very close to” the fifth generation fighter, but India has asked for time to …

India’s stealth fighter PAK-FA will be superior to Chinese J-20: Report
8 years, 4 months ago

India’s stealth fighter PAK-FA will be superior to Chinese J-20: Report

India TV News  

India’s fifth generation stealth fighter PAK-FA will be superior to China’s Chengdu J-20 low observable fighter. According to a report in China Topix, India’s PAK-FA will be even superior to Russia's PAK FA T-50 from which it's derived because it has 43 improvements over the original version. The report adds that since Russia's PAK FA T-50 is already superior to …

Pakistan trying to get more F-16s from US: Reports
9 years ago

Pakistan trying to get more F-16s from US: Reports

Firstpost  

Pakistan is trying to get more F-16s from the US as well as looking towards countries like Russia and France for new aircraft to replace old ones to match India’s defence purchases, according to a report. Islamabad: Pakistan is trying to get more F-16s from the US as well as looking towards countries like Russia and France for new aircraft …

India commits $6 bn for developing stealth jet with Russia
12 years, 5 months ago

India commits $6 bn for developing stealth jet with Russia

India TV News  

New Delhi, Oct 10: India has committed an initial $6 billion for jointly developing a fifth-generation stealth combat jet with Russia, a project that will eventually cost the country $30 billion and envisages the manufacture here of 144 aircraft. Browne, told India Strategic defence magazine in an interview on the occasion of the IAF's 80th Anniversary Oct 8 that all …

Russia to sell off 18 fighter planes that India rejected
12 years, 10 months ago

Russia to sell off 18 fighter planes that India rejected

Firstpost  

“The 18 Su-30s previously used by India and then returned, are in an aviation repair plant in Belarus and are on sale to potential buyers,” said Alexander Fomin, deputy director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation. Minsk: Russia is to put up for sale a batch of 18 Sukhoi Su-30 multirole fighter aircraft, rejected by India on concerns about …

Russia-India fighter makes successful maiden test flight
15 years, 1 month ago

Russia-India fighter makes successful maiden test flight

The Hindu  

Russia’s new fifth-generation stealth fighter, a joint project with India which is set to form the backbone of the two nations’ air power till the mid-21st century, made a successful maiden test flight on Friday. The plane performed “very well” during a 47-minute flight at an airfield in the far eastern city of Komsomoslk-on-Amur and met “all our expectations,” a …

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