As China and Pakistan move forward with their fifth generation plans, India’s two short term options

Photo credit: X/@XNews24_7 Russian president Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to deepening ties with India as Moscow continues to offer the Su-57 fifth generation fighter jet with technology transfer and local production. While addressing journalists in St Petersburg the Russian President said, “We are ready to work with India to supply the Sukhoi Su-57, to develop it.” Putin remarks come at a time when the Indian air force is facing depleting squadron numbers and delays in his domestic programs. With changing dynamics in airpower with his hostile neighbours, the debate over acquiring an interim fifth-generation fighter has once again come…