In a surprise announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump offered India to acquire the F-35 Lightning II, while at the same time the jet met for the first time at an airshow the Russian Su-57.

In a unique display, both the American-made F-35 Lightning II and Russian-made Su-57 were seen together during an air show in India earlier this month. In addition to the Chinese Chengdu J-20 and ...

There are speculations that the US can control or 'kill' the F-35 stealth fighter jets that it is selling to its allies, ...

The advanced fighter jet is a major asset for India, which has strengthened defense ties with the U.S. in recent years.

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Washington, DC, Trump offered India the F-35 fighter jets. This happened around the same time as the Aero India, 2025, air show was held at ...

Aero India 2025, a bi-annual event, was held in Bengaluru from 10 to 14 February. The star attractions at the event were the US F-35 (Lightning II) and the Russian Su-57 (Felon). Both aircraft put up ...

The biennial Aero India trade show took place in Bengaluru between 10-14 February. NEELAM MATHEWS reports on a show that ...

Both the Su-57 and F-35 were showcased at Aero India, taking place this week. India is currently trying to bolster its waning combat aircraft fleet, with its air force currently operating multi-role ...

File picture: An American F-35 lands on the fourth day of AERO INDIA 2025 in Bengaluru | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Days after US President Donald Trump publicly pitched to sell F-35 stealth ...

The US Department of Defence flew the F-35 at the Aero India 2025 flypast at the Yelahanka Indian Air Force Station in Bengaluru. It was also kept for static display at the event. The F-35 is a ...

Trump’s F-35 pledge comes as the F-35 and Su-57 both appear in the static and flying display of Aero India. The presence of both jets underlines that while India and the USA have improved ...

The F-35 as it taxies in front of the Su-57. (Image credit: UAC) Two F-35s attended the Aero India 2025 air show, while Russia sent one Su-57. One of the F-35s is assigned to Eielson Air Force ...