Su-57 or F-35? Why India may opt for Russia's 5th gen fighter

India is reportedly considering the Russian Su-57 as an interim fifth-generation fighter to bridge a capability gap before its indigenous AMCA is ready. Russia has proposed joint production and technology transfer, presenting the Su-57 as a more flexible option than the US F-35 due to its operational restrictions.

Su-57 or F-35? Why India may opt for Russia's 5th gen fighter
India is reportedly considering the Russian Su-57 as an interim fifth-generation fighter to bridge a capability gap before its indigenous AMCA is ready. Russia has proposed joint production and technology transfer, presenting the Su-57 as a more flexible option than the US F-35 due to its operational restrictions.