The Indian Air Force is reportedly in the final stages of sealing a deal with Russian Air Force manufacturer Sukhoi to induct the advanced Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter. With squadron strength dropping far below the sanctioned 42, India is fast-tracking air power upgrades as China expands its fleet of over 200 Chengdu J-20 jets and promises Shenyang J-35 fighters to Pakistan. <br /> <br />The Su-57 is expected to act as a strategic bridge until India’s indigenous HAL AMCA is ready next decade. Reports suggest Russia has offered full technology transfer and local production under Make in India, giving New Delhi greater control compared to Western alternatives like the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. <br /> <br />With high-speed supercruise capability, thrust-vectoring agility, and long-range missile advantage, the Su-57 could significantly reshape the air power balance in South Asia. The potential acquisition of 36 to 40 jets is seen as a decisive step to maintain India’s edge amid rapid regional militarization. <br /> <br /> <br />#IndiaSu57Deal #IndianAirForce #Su57India #IndiaAirPower #ChinaJ20 #J35Pakistan #IndiaVsChina #IndiaVsPakistan #FifthGenFighter #StealthJetsIndia #MakeInIndiaDefense #AirPowerRace #SouthAsiaSecurity #AMCAProject #IndiaDefenseNews #Su57Stealth #IAFModernization<br /><br />~PR.460~ED.420~GR.538~HT.96~
