Analysis: Making the Case for India's Acquisition of the Russian Su-57 Stealth Fighter
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is confronting a significant capability gap due to its dwindling squadron numbers and delays in its indigenous fifth-generation fighter program, the AMCA. This situation creates a strategic vulnerability, particularly as regional adversaries like China advance with their own stealth aircraft, such as the J-20. The article posits that acquiring Russia's Su-57 'Felon' offers a pragmatic solution to bridge this immediate gap. An off-the-shelf purchase or licensed production could rapidly provide the IAF with a proven, fifth-generation platform. This move would enhance India's air combat power and maintain a credible deterrent while its domestic projects mature.
Official Source: https://m.rediff.com/amp/news/report/why-iaf-needs-russian-su-57-stealth-fighter/20260530.htm
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