India 5th Gen Fighter Jet: India is getting many offers to make 5th generation fighter jets. India is also working in this direction. But not much is coming out in public. Meanwhile, with the cooperation of Russia….
The Indian Air Force is facing a huge shortage of fighter planes. On the other hand, both enemy neighboring countries China and Pakistan have deployed fifth generation fighter jets. In such a situation, every moment is becoming difficult for the security of the country. But, it is not that the Indian government and the army are not understanding this need. India is also engaged in its preparations. But, it is not beating the drum for this.
Recently, on his visit to America, President Donald Trump administration had offered PM Narendra Modi its most modern 5th Gen fighter jet F-35. But, how much does this fighter jet meet India’s need? Nothing can be said with certainty about this. On the other hand, some people in America have also called this fighter jet junk. In such a situation, it is not easy for India to trust this fighter jet.
Sukhoi-60 Offer from Russia
Another option in front of India is the Russian Sukhoi-57 fighter jet. This is also a great fifth generation fighter jet. The Russian army has shown the capability of this fighter jet in the war with Ukraine. But, this fighter jet is also not considered perfect according to India’s needs. In such a situation, what are the options before India? India is working towards making its own fighter jet but it is getting delayed. HAL is not in a position to supply on time.
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Meanwhile, India has received a new offer from Russia. Russian company Rosoboronexport, which makes Sukhoi aircraft, has said that if India wants, it can start production of Sukhoi-57 aircraft in a very short time. The company has issued a statement on Friday saying that it is ready to provide all kinds of help to India to provide fifth generation aircraft. India is already using Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft. These are very deadly 4+ generation aircraft. Under technology transfer, 222 aircraft have been assembled at HAL’s plant in India.
Plan for Sukhoi-60
The company said that if India wants, the plant installed for Sukhoi-30 can be upgraded in a very short time. Sukhoi-57 can be manufactured in it. Rosoboronexport has also offered to develop a completely new aircraft according to India’s needs in collaboration with India. These aircraft will be made in India and every thing and weapon in it will be installed according to India’s needs. Now India has to decide what decision it takes in this regard. Experts also confirm this statement of Rosoboronexport. He even says that the fifth generation aircraft that India and Russia are talking about building together will be named Sukhoi-60, which will be a much more advanced aircraft than Sukhoi-57 in many respects.
Russia wants to help India in every way in providing fifth generation aircraft. India is also very serious about this. Because China has added two fifth generation aircraft to its fleet. It has also given fifth generation aircraft to Pakistan. These aircraft will be included in Pakistan’s military fleet by 2029.