F-35, Russia And India: Weighing Advanced Capability Against Strategic Autonomy

The arrival of six American F-35A Lightning-II fighters at Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 has reignited debate over India’s future fifth-generation fighter requirements, highlighted Colonel Danvir Singh (Retd) on DD India news channel.However, despite growing speculation surrounding the aircraft, the Indian Air Force Chief clarified on 10 October 2026 that the United States has not made any
The arrival of six American F-35A Lightning-II fighters at Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 has reignited debate over India’s future fifth-generation fighter requirements, highlighted Colonel Danvir Singh (Retd) on DD India news channel.However, despite growing speculation surrounding the aircraft, the Indian Air Force Chief clarified on 10 October 2026 that the United States has not made any
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