India Weighing F-35, Su-57, Indigenous Development On Fighter Jet Modernisation Plans

India is at a critical juncture in modernising its air force, facing a strategic decision between acquiring advanced foreign fighter jets and focusing on indigenous development.The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates an ageing fleet, with only 31 combat squadrons, far below the authorised strength of 42. This situation is exacerbated by China’s rapid military expansion, having acquired 435
India is at a critical juncture in modernising its air force, facing a strategic decision between acquiring advanced foreign fighter jets and focusing on indigenous development.The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates an ageing fleet, with only 31 combat squadrons, far below the authorised strength of 42. This situation is exacerbated by China’s rapid military expansion, having acquired 435
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