India Eyes Sukhoi-57 As Interim Stealth Shield Against China’s J-20

India is poised to formalise the procurement of a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, with Russia’s Sukhoi-57 emerging as the frontrunner. This decision follows the clearance of the Rafale deal with France and stems from urgent discussions between the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Air Force. The primary driver is China’s expanding fleet of advanced aircraft, including the operational
India is poised to formalise the procurement of a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, with Russia’s Sukhoi-57 emerging as the frontrunner. This decision follows the clearance of the Rafale deal with France and stems from urgent discussions between the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Air Force. The primary driver is China’s expanding fleet of advanced aircraft, including the operational
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