A comparison between F-35 and Su-57: How will India solve the ultimate fighter conundrum?
1 month ago

A comparison between F-35 and Su-57: How will India solve the ultimate fighter conundrum?

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A comparison between F-35 and Su-57: How will India solve the ultimate fighter conundrum? F-35 vs Su-57: After US President Donald Trump offered F-35 fifth-generation stealth fighter jets to India, the debate about whether the Indian Air Force should induct these jets has hogged the limelight. Comparison between F-35 and Su-57 F-35 Su-57 The F-35 is a single-seater plane The Su-57 is also a single-seater plane It is powered by a single engine It is powered by twin engines It comes with the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine It comes with Russia’s Saturn AL-41F1 after-burning turbofan engine It can reach a speed up to Mach 1.6 It can notch up a speed of Mach 1.8 It can operate at an altitude of 50,000 feet It can operate at an altitude of almost 54,000 feet It has a range of approximately 2,200 kilometres. Currently, India does not have a fifth-generation fighter, and before the AMCA projects bears fruits, the country needs a stealth fighter to counter constant threats that are likely to emerge from China and Pakistan.

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Can India rely on America for F-35 fighter jets?
5 days, 22 hours ago

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

India Today  

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, a fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter, has become a focal point of international debate. Concerns are mounting that the United States could potentially leverage its control over the aircraft's sophisticated systems to influence the defence capabilities of allied nations. The country's Defence Minister Nuno Melo highlighted the need to evaluate the geopolitical environment in defence …

How Indian Air Force aims to give its bold modernisation a flying start
2 weeks, 2 days ago

How Indian Air Force aims to give its bold modernisation a flying start

India Today  

New Delhi is abuzz with strategic manoeuvring as the Indian Air Force unveils a sweeping roadmap to fortify its combat capabilities even as the Donald Trump administration dangles the coveted F-35 stealth fighter as a tantalising offer. Given the growing threat perception and need for technological superiority, the IAF’s modernisation push is expected to shape India’s future air combat capabilities …

What is India’s dilemma over fighter jets? | Explained
3 weeks, 6 days ago

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

The Hindu  

The story so far: The two foremost Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft of Russia and the U.S., the SU-57 and F-35, got a lot of attention at Aero India, which was held from February 10-14 in Bengaluru, with the former undoubtedly being the showstopper with its manoeuvres. Just as that wound up, U.S. President Donald Trump, addressing a press meet with …

India’s F-35 acquisition plan from US may involve taking ‘Rafale route’ — Explained
1 month ago

India’s F-35 acquisition plan from US may involve taking ‘Rafale route’ — Explained

Live Mint  

F-35 Fighter Jet: India is currently in talks with the United States to acquire the fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35 and is likely to take the Rafale acquisition route to procure the jets from the US, the Economic Times reported. The Rafale deal was carried out by the Government of India as the nation signed a government-to-government deal with France in …

China and Pakistan criticise Donald Trump’s pitch to sell stealth fighters to India
1 month ago

China and Pakistan criticise Donald Trump’s pitch to sell stealth fighters to India

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 and Pakistan have criticised …

India may follow Rafale model to buy F-35 fighter planes in limited govt-to-govt deal: Report
1 month ago

India may follow Rafale model to buy F-35 fighter planes in limited govt-to-govt deal: Report

Firstpost  

If India buys F-35 fighter planes from the United States, the deal is expected to be for limited numbers modelled on the Rafale deal with France, according to a report A flight deck crew signal to F-35 jet on USS George Washington during Freedom Edge trilateral exercise among United States, Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea, south …

India may follow Rafale model to buy F-35 fighter planes in limited govt-to-govt deal: Report
1 month ago

India may follow Rafale model to buy F-35 fighter planes in limited govt-to-govt deal: Report

Firstpost  

If India buys F-35 fighter planes from the United States, the deal is expected to be for limited numbers modelled on the Rafale deal with France, according to a report A flight deck crew signal to F-35 jet on USS George Washington during Freedom Edge trilateral exercise among United States, Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea, south …

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

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

The Hindu  

Early last week fifth generation fighter aircraft of both Russia and U.S. were at Aero India in Bengaluru, positioned at each end of the static display at the Yelahanka Air Force station. Just as the business days of the show came to an end, U.S. President Donald Trump, standing next to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a visit …

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

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

Firstpost  

The best Indian strategy would be to expand its fleet of Rafales, which have proven reliability, while exploring F-35 options for long-term deterrence The F-35 is the best aircraft overall but exorbitant. Despite these issues, President Donald Trump is pushing F-35 jets to India, aiming to strengthen defence ties and counterbalance China’s regional muscle-flexing using the Pakistani handle while also …

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

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

Firstpost  

The best Indian strategy would be to expand its fleet of Rafales, which have proven reliability, while exploring F-35 options for long-term deterrence The F-35 is the best aircraft overall but exorbitant. Despite these issues, President Donald Trump is pushing F-35 jets to India, aiming to strengthen defence ties and counterbalance China’s regional muscle-flexing using the Pakistani handle while also …

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 …

India set to seek bids for 114 fighter jets in 2025 under MRFA program to boost IAF squadrons: Reports
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1 month, 1 week ago

India set to seek bids for 114 fighter jets in 2025 under MRFA program to boost IAF squadrons: Reports

Firstpost  

The Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft program, has drawn interest from major defence firms from the US, France, Sweden, and Russia among others Indian Air Force only has 31 squadrons against the sanctioned strength of 42 squadrons. India is expected to invite bids this year for 114 multi-role fighter jets, a step in line with the effort to bolster the country’s air …

How F-35 fighter jets could boost Indian Air Force's stealth capabilities
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump has announced the sale of the F-35 fighter jets to India after his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The US Air Force's F-35 fifth-generation fighter aircraft performs during Aero India 2025, a military aviation exhibition at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru on February 13, 2025. The F-35s recently took part in the …

US will sell F-35 fighter jets to India, says Trump: Why this is a game-changer for New Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

US will sell F-35 fighter jets to India, says Trump: Why this is a game-changer for New Delhi

Firstpost  

At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump announced the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to India. Following their sit-down, the Indian PM and the US president addressed a joint press conference during which Donald Trump announced that America would provide its F-35 stealth fighter jets to India. Last November, the world’s richest …

Modi-Trump meet: President offers top-end F-35 jets to India; What are these, what can they do? How much they cost?
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi-Trump meet: President offers top-end F-35 jets to India; What are these, what can they do? How much they cost?

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States will sell F-35 fighter jets to India, which would join the elite club of countries with the state-of-the-art stealth planes. We're also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 stealth fighters," Trump told a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The F-35 Lightning II, …

U.S. pushes for more defence deals, offers F-35 fighter jet
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1 month, 1 week ago

U.S. pushes for more defence deals, offers F-35 fighter jet

The Hindu  

The U.S. will be increasing military sales to India “by many billions of dollars” starting this year, President Donald Trump said on Thursday at the joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while also offering America’s most advanced military platform, the F-35 fifth generation fighter jet, to India. PM Narendra Modi U.S. visit LIVE In a significant move that …

F-35 sale to India: Trade for Trump, defence strategy for PM Modi as Pakistan swivels to China
1 month, 1 week ago

F-35 sale to India: Trade for Trump, defence strategy for PM Modi as Pakistan swivels to China

Firstpost  

With the US approving F-35 sales and Russia proposing Su-57 production in India, New Delhi faces a tricky choice in its fighter jet modernisation A flight deck crew signal to F-35 jet on USS George Washington during Freedom Edge trilateral exercise among United States, Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea, south of the Korean peninsula and west …

India to receive billions in US weapons, including F-35 stealth jets: Trump
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

India to receive billions in US weapons, including F-35 stealth jets: Trump

Al Jazeera  

India’s Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump agreed on a security agenda that will also address ‘terrorism’. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with US president Donald Trump in the white house United States President Donald Trump plans to dramatically ramp up weapons sales to India this year, including supersonic F-35 fighter jets, following a meeting with …

Pakistan rattled by Trump's offer of F-35 stealth fighters to India, says 'will disrupt regional peace'
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan rattled by Trump's offer of F-35 stealth fighters to India, says 'will disrupt regional peace'

India TV News  

Pakistan reacts on F-35 fighter jets offer to India: After US President Donald Trump announced that the US will look to provide India with the F-35 stealth fighter jets, Pakistan's first reactions on the potential deal have come. Pakistan on Friday expressed concerns as it implied that if India gets the F-35, the fifth-generation stealth fighter from the US, it …

Trump says US to boost military sales to India, plans F-35 jet deal
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump says US to boost military sales to India, plans F-35 jet deal

India Today  

The United States will increase military sales to India starting in 2025 and will eventually provide F-35 fighter jets, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday. Trump did not provide a timeline, but foreign military sales, especially for cutting-edge technology like the stealthy F-35 jet, typically take years to work through. Lockheed Martin, opens new tab, which makes the F-35 …

Opinion: Is F-35 Lightning the right choice for India?
1 month, 1 week ago

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

India Today  

The recently re-elected US President Donald Trump said in a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the US would be “increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars” and that “we're also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 stealth fighters”. Inevitable number-crunching performance comparisons aside, the choice will have to be …

Trump's offer of F-35 to India: A game-changer for air superiority?
1 month, 1 week ago

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

India Today  

The United Sates, during the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and American President Donald Trump, made a landmark offer to supply India with the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. If India accepts this offer, it would become the first non-NATO and non-Pacific US ally to incorporate the F-35 into its arsenal, a move that could significantly reshape its …

What is the Su-57 stealth fighter jet Russia is offering to India?
1 month, 1 week ago

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

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. The Russian Su-57 fighter jet was displayed at the …

Aero India 2025: ’Russia meets US’: For the first time, Su-57 and F-35 stealth rivals face to face at air show
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Live Mint  

The 15th edition of the biennial Aero India 2025 show began on Monday, February 10, at the Yelahanka Air Force station in Bengaluru. Russian and US stealth fighters Aviation enthusiasts were also thrilled to see Russian and US stealth fighters face-to-face at the Aero India 2025 show. Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet and the American F-35 Lightning II will be …

Russia’s Su-57, US’ F-35 Jostle For Space In Indian Skies At Aero India
1 month, 1 week ago

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

ABP News  

Aero India 2025: Indian skies will witness a geopolitical tussle of sorts, with the latest and most upgraded stealth fighter jets from the United States as well as Russia set to jostle for space during the Aero India 2025 taking place in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, from February 10-14. This is the first time that Moscow has sent its fifth-generation stealth fighter …

Aero India 2025: Russian, U.S. fifth generation fighter jets to participate in the event happening next month
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

Fifth generation fighter jets of Russia and the U.S. are set to enthral the crowds at the Yelahanka Air Force station, Bengaluru, during Aero India next month. Their combined presence in Indian air space comes amid a deep crisis in the Indian Air Force with major delays in fighter inductions and the induction of the under development indigenous fifth generation …

Pakistan To Acquire 40 Advanced Stealth J-35A Fighter Jets From China: Reports
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan To Acquire 40 Advanced Stealth J-35A Fighter Jets From China: Reports

India Today  

China is reportedly in advanced talks with Pakistan for the sale of 40 J-35A stealth fighter jets, marking a significant milestone in military relations between the two countries. If the deal is finalized, Pakistan will be the first nation outside China to operate the advanced J-35A fighter jets. However, questions remain regarding the financing of such a massive purchase, with …

How does China’s new J-35A stealth fighter compare with US F-35A and Russia’s SU-57?
4 months, 1 week ago

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

Firstpost  

On Tuesday, China unveiled the J-35A at its biggest civil and military air show in the southern Greater Bay city of Zhuhai. Reuters China has a new stealth fighter jet – and it looks exactly like the US’ F-35A. The six-day China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition is taking place at the country’s biggest civil and military air show in …

China displays new stealth fighter in race to match US
Trending News
4 months, 1 week ago

China displays new stealth fighter in race to match US

Live Mint  

China’s air force showcased a suite of new armaments this week, including a new stealth fighter and an attack drone, demonstrating its advancing ability to challenge the U.S. military presence in the Asia Pacific. Even so, Chinese officials and state media say the new armaments reflect the significant advances that Beijing has made in developing its air power and enhancing …

India's Super Sukhoi upgrade is an emblem of our geopolitical neutrality
1 year, 4 months ago

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

Live Mint  

For aviation enthusiasts, the Cold War was perhaps the most interesting time to be alive, given the myriad fourth-generation aircraft being launched in quick succession. India’s recent decision to upgrade its Russian SU30 MKI fleet to ‘Super Sukhoi’ status, boasting a variety of global technologies, reveals the country’s determination to retain sovereign control of its air defence hardware. After the …

Explained | Why is the U.S.-India fighter jet deal important?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained | Why is the U.S.-India fighter jet deal important?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Coinciding with Prime Minister Modi’s first state visit, India and the U.S. have announced a slew of deals in defence cooperation, space technology, AI and other areas. A senior Defence Ministry official said it is an “almost done” deal with some commercial terms pending finalisation, in addition to the U.S. Congressional approval, while stating that there …

Why India's indigenous fighter jet programme has hit turbulence
1 year, 10 months ago

Why India's indigenous fighter jet programme has hit turbulence

India Today  

India's indigenous fighter jet programme appears to have hit some turbulence. Some of India's fighter jet developers also believe the country's policymakers have probably fallen into the trap of vested international lobbies that do not want India to attain self-reliance in fighter jet technology, including fifth generation stealth jet technology. The absence of a roadmap for jet engines has impacted …

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  

The United States has brought its most advanced fighter jet, the F-35, to India for the first time, alongside F-16s, Super Hornets and B-1B bombers, as Washington looks to woo New Delhi away from its traditional military supplier, Russia. Key points: The American delegation at the Aero India show is the biggest in the 27-year history of the show India …

Aero India 2023: Amid Russia War, LAC Tension, US Hints at Growing Ties with India, Surprises with F-35
2 years, 1 month ago

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

News 18  

Amid the Ukraine-Russia war, India facing clashes with China at LAC, and tensions with Pakistan, the US seems to be growing ties with India as it lands with the biggest delegation and newest fifth-generation F-35 fighters at the Aero India 2023 show in Bengaluru. According to its, “Russia was the largest supplier of major arms to India in both 2012–16 …

US 5th generation fighter jet F-35 steals show at Aero India 2023
2 years, 1 month ago

US 5th generation fighter jet F-35 steals show at Aero India 2023

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: The US Air Force stole the thunder on the opening day of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru as it showcased the two latest versions of the fifth-generation supersonic multirole F-35A fighter aircraft. The US Air Force’s two newest fifth-generation supersonic multirole F-35A aircraft made a historic debut at Aero India here on Monday, drawing strong interest and adding lustre …

India a step closer to getting its fifth-generation aircraft: What is this advanced fighter and why we need it?
2 years, 4 months ago

India a step closer to getting its fifth-generation aircraft: What is this advanced fighter and why we need it?

Firstpost  

Fifth-generation fighter aircraft possess advanced avionic systems, the ability to ‘supercruise’ and have stealth features unlike any other in operation today. Here’s a better understanding of what exactly is a fifth-generation aircraft, its features and where India stands on the development of this fighter jet. Lockheed Martin, the company behind America’s F-22 Raptor — a fifth-generation aircraft, describes the fighter …

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 …

The growing Lockheed mystery: Why is US in a rush to push F-21 to India?
5 years, 9 months ago

The growing Lockheed mystery: Why is US in a rush to push F-21 to India?

Deccan Chronicle  

More than 50 years ago, the then Soviet Union gave the latest MiG-21 fighter to a beleaguered Indian Air Force. Two decades later, in the early 1980s, the United States gave a “state-of-the-art” latest General Dynamics-manufactured multi-role F-16 fighter to Pakistan despite Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's objections. But then, if a mega-fighter aircraft contractor like Lockheed Martin makes a …

Modernisation of the military cannot be put on backburner
5 years, 10 months ago

Modernisation of the military cannot be put on backburner

Deccan Chronicle  

The immediate priority before the new government at the Centre will be to step up the pace of modernisation of defence forces given the challenges emerging on twin fronts with China and Pakistan. In the long term, the new government needs to work towards restructuring defence forces to make them lean and agile according to the needs of the modern …

F-21 will give India 'significant edge' with greater standoff capability: Lockheed
5 years, 11 months ago

F-21 will give India 'significant edge' with greater standoff capability: Lockheed

India TV News  

The F-21 multi-role fighter jet will give India a "significant edge" with greater standoff capability, American defence giant Lockheed Martin has said and claimed that producing it locally will also strengthen the country's integration into the world-wide network of advanced fighter aircraft technology. Vivek Lall, vice president for strategy and business development, Lockheed, said, “While it is inappropriate for us …

F-21 will give India ’significant edge’ with greater standoff capability: Lockheed
5 years, 11 months ago

F-21 will give India ’significant edge’ with greater standoff capability: Lockheed

Live Mint  

Washington: The F-21 multi-role fighter jet will give India a "significant edge" with greater standoff capability, American defence giant Lockheed Martin has said and claimed that producing it locally will also strengthen the country's integration into the world-wide network of advanced fighter aircraft technology. Vivek Lall, vice president for strategy and business development, Lockheed, said, “While it is inappropriate for …

F-21 will give India \'significant edge\' with greater standoff capability: Lockheed
5 years, 11 months ago

F-21 will give India \'significant edge\' with greater standoff capability: Lockheed

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The F-21 multi-role fighter jet will give India a "significant edge" with greater standoff capability, American defence giant Lockheed Martin has said and claimed that producing it locally will also strengthen the country's integration into the world-wide network of advanced fighter aircraft technology. Vivek Lall, vice president for strategy and business development, Lockheed, said, “While it is inappropriate for …

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

Indian decision on F-16, F-18 could lead to 5th gen fighter jets: US official
6 years, 11 months ago

Indian decision on F-16, F-18 could lead to 5th gen fighter jets: US official

India TV News  

The trajectory of the India-US defence ties in the fighter jet segment depends on New Delhi's decision on the F-16 and F-18 warplanes being offered by the US, a top Defence Department official has said. A positive decision by India could be a precursor to advanced fighter technology - the fifth generation, Joe Felter, deputy assistant secretary of defence for …

India’s stealth fighter PAK-FA will be superior to Chinese J-20: Report
8 years, 3 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 …

India not keen on F-16, Lockheed Martin expected to now offer F-35 fighter jets: Report
8 years, 7 months ago

India not keen on F-16, Lockheed Martin expected to now offer F-35 fighter jets: Report

India TV News  

Lockheed Martin is now expected to offer its latest 5th generation F-35 fighter jets to India after New Delhi conveyed its reluctance to opt for F-16 aircrafts. According to a report published in The Financial Express, a high level delegation of several American defence companies including Lockheed Martin and Boeing, under the leadership of Frank Kendall, US undersecretary of defence …

US to expand military ties with India, no decision on F-35
11 years, 11 months ago

US to expand military ties with India, no decision on F-35

Firstpost  

The US is looking forward to expand its military ties with India including a potential sale of the F-35 fighter aircraft, though no decision have been made so far, a top State Department official said. Washington: The US is looking forward to expand its military ties with India including a potential sale of the F-35 fighter aircraft, though no decision …

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 …

India to unveil fifth generation fighter jet by 2014
12 years, 7 months ago

India to unveil fifth generation fighter jet by 2014

India TV News  

New Delhi, Aug 20: The initial version of a fighter plane, being jointly developed by India and Russia and tipped to be one of the most-advanced in the world, will be unveiled in India in 2014. The Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft with stealth features is slated to be inducted in the Indian Air Force by 2022.The two sides are close …

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