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F-35 a good deal for India? Performance under Radar.

F-35 a good deal for India? Performance under Radar.

U.S. Report Flags Rising Costs and Declining Performance U.S. President Donald Trump proposes the deal for fifth generation F-35 fighter to India. Meanwhile, a US report on the performance of the plane is catching attention. According to the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), the fleet's overall availability has trended downward considerably over the past 5 years. None of the variants of the plane is meeting availability goals. The United States Government Accountability Office is an independent and nonpartisan government agency. It operates within the legislative branch. It provides auditing, evaluative, and investigative services for the United States Congress. It…
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F-35 vs. Su-57- What’s Better For India?

F-35 vs. Su-57- What’s Better For India?

US and Russia can fill the stopgap for a fifth-generation fighter plane. Here’s a look at the features of American F-35 and Russian Su-57E. During the big Modi-Trump meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump has extended an offer to India to buy the advanced F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets. This proposal comes amid ongoing discussions between the U.S. and India to strengthen defence ties and tackle trade imbalances. USA is not the only nation that wants India to buy its fifth-generation fighter jets. Russian defence major Rosoboronexport has also announced that it would like to sell its fifth-generation fighter Su-57E…
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F-35 offered to India by Trump, A Game-Changer for Air Superiority?

F-35 offered to India by Trump, A Game-Changer for Air Superiority?

During the recent Modi-Trump meeting in the United States, the U.S. made a landmark offer to supply India with the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. This proposal has sparked significant interest in New Delhi. The F-35 is hailed as the most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter plane in the world. F-35-The World’s Most Advanced Fighter Jet The F-35 is a fifth-generation stealth fighter renowned for its ability to function undetected at supersonic speeds. It boasts advanced electronic warfare systems, open architecture, sophisticated sensors, and exceptional information fusion capabilities. These features allow the jet to detect and engage targets at long…
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Aero India 2025: India’s Fighter Aircraft Advances

Aero India 2025: India’s Fighter Aircraft Advances

Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft Plans are Under Review at Aero India 2025 Featured Image: This is the first when SU-57 of Russia and the F-35 of America are seen in one frame. This image was captured at the Aero India 2025. India’s defence production is poised for significant advancement. The Light Combat Plane (LCA) Tejas programme is stabilizing. Discussions are continuing on acquiring fifth-generation fighter plane (FGFA). Speaking ahead of Aero India 2025, Secretary of Defence Production Sanjeev Kumar spoke about the LCA Tejas. He confirmed that deliveries from HAL’s Nasik plant will commence by March 2025. By 2026, production…
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US Confirms and Russia Makes Debut at Aero India

US Confirms and Russia Makes Debut at Aero India

The air show will feature the latest advancements in civil, military, and space aviation. There were speculations about the US Air Force pulling out of the global defence fiesta Aero India 2025. Nonetheless, official sources have now confirmed that the US Air Force will continue to join in the event. It is hosted by India at Bengaluru between February 10-14. The US Airforce will fly two F-16 planes to India. They will also fly two F-35 planes. These planes will be a part of the static show. Unlike the last edition of Aero India in 2023, these US fighter jets…
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