US made no formal F-35 fighter jets offer to India: IAF chief
- Posted on October 10, 2026
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In brief
India's Air Chief Marshal A P Singh confirms that the United States has not formally proposed F-35 fighter jet sales to New Delhi, citing technological export restrictions. Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force remains in deliberation over Russia's Su-57 combat aircraft proposal. As India strengthens its defense autonomy, the nation is strategically assessing advanced fighter requirements while pursuing indigenous manufacturing capabilities to reduce foreign dependency.
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US made no formal F-35 fighter jets offer to India: IAF chief
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh addressed the media regarding the absence of an official US offer for F-35 jets. He humorously highlighted the US restrictions on their access to the aircraft. Singh also mentioned no final decision has been made regarding the Russian proposal for Su-57 fighter aircraft. The Indian Air Force is currently evaluating its future combat aircraft requirements and self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
