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India's fighter jet battle: US v Russia in the skies

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F-35 is a cutting-edge multi-role fighter jet with advanced sensors, AI-driven combat systems and seamless data-sharing capabilities.

Many believe India faces a high-stakes choice: splurge on the state-of-the-art but costly jet from the US or strengthen defence ties with Russia through local production of its most advanced stealth fighter jet Sukhoi Su-57.

India 's air force is ageing and short on fighter jets.

A key challenge is the mismatch between the defence ministry's vision and the IAF 's needs.

India 's clear priority is a homegrown stealth fighter, with more than $1bn already committed to its development.

China has two so-called stealth fighters - the J-20 and J-35 - but they likely fall short of US standards.