Indian officials have dismissed Donald Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to sell F-35 stealth fighters to India. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh clarified that India has not made a formal request for the jets and has not considered them as part of its modernization plans. While India acknowledges the need to keep pace with advanced military technology, the high cost of the F-35s remains a major deterrent. Trump’s offer is viewed as an attempt to expand U.S. influence in India’s defense industry. However, India is expected to focus on indigenous fighter programs and partnerships with France and Russia for its future air combat needs.
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