IAF Chief Says India Has Received No Official F-35 Proposal from US
What Happened
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh said the United States has not made any official offer to sell F-35 fighter jets to India. Speaking at the conclusion of Tarang Shakti-2026 in Jodhpur, he also clarified that no decision has been taken on whether the Indian Air Force will evaluate Russia's Su-57 stealth fighter. Responding to speculation over the F-35, Singh remarked that the US does not even allow Indian officials close access to the aircraft, let alone discuss a sale.
Key Takeaways
India has neither received a formal US proposal for the F-35 nor decided on evaluating Russia's Su-57, indicating that its future fifth-generation fighter plans remain open as it also pursues indigenous development.