1 day ago · The addition of the F-35 to India’s military would be a major win for New Delhi, as only a small group of countries such as Israel, Japan, and NATO states are allowed to buy them from the US.

23 hours ago · It is difficult for India to remain dependent on Russia for defense equipment owing to difficulties obtaining parts and upgrades. However, a deal with the U.S. for F-35 stealth fighter jets will not fill India’s immediate need for more than 100 aircraft, said Rahul Bedi, an independent defense analyst based in India.

1 day ago · The proposal to supply the F-35 to India represents a bold step in the evolution of India-US defence ties. While the F-35 offers unparalleled stealth and advanced combat capabilities, its high costs and operational demands must be carefully balanced against India’s current needs and strategic partnerships.

1 day ago · One major concern is how India would fit the F-35 into its air force, which mainly operates Russian-made jets. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has infrastructure designed for Sukhoi and MiG fighters ...

1 day ago · The U.S. is further reviewing its policy on the release of fifth-generation fighter jets, such as the F-35, and advanced undersea systems to India—potentially deepening strategic defence ties.

1 day ago · Trump said the F-35 sale is part of a plan to increase military sales to India "by many billions of dollars," citing the need to strengthen the QUAD alliance, which includes Australia, India ...

1 day ago · 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.(AFP)

1 day ago · The United States will increase military sales to India starting in 2025 and will eventually provide F-35 fighter jets, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday.

1 day ago · Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge, called the F-35 offer a signal of India’s elevated strategic position with the US. "The very fact that the US is talking about selling the F-35 to India basically means our relationship has evolved to a point where we have moved up into a select group of nations," he said.

Feb 5, 2025 · A source told Reuters that the Indian Air Force was not trying to buy F-35s at the time. The Indian Defense Research Wing indicated that India was more interested in pursuing its own designs than buying the F-35. The F-35 and the Russian Su-57 will appear at Aero India in February 2025, according to The Tribune.