India-US defense deal not acceptable without Make in India, Russia agreed to the condition: The activity regarding the purchase of stealth fighter jets has started increasing. However, India has decided to stick to the condition that the foreign company will have to manufacture the fighter planes in the country itself. In the next few months, India can issue a global tender for the purchase of 114 multi-purpose fighter planes with the condition of Make in India. Most of the companies are willing to sell aircraft to India, but were not accepting the condition of manufacturing in India. After the proposals received from America and Russia, no decision has been taken so far.
America proposed to sell F-35
Recently, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited America, President Donald Trump proposed to sell India the state-of-the-art stealth fighter aircraft F-35. After this, Russia has also proposed to sell SU-57 to India. Many other companies are also in this race. Like Dassault's Rafale, Saab's Gripen E, Boeing's Super Hornet, Airbus' Eurofighter Typhoon etc.
Trump's emphasis on aircraft production in America
America's LaKid Martin makes J-35 fighter planes. The US President has proposed to sell this aircraft. If sources are to be believed, this company will hardly accept the condition of production of aircraft in India, because Trump is also insisting on aircraft production in America. Meanwhile, sources say that Russia's stance can be flexible in this matter. Russia has previously sold Sukhoi to India on the condition of production.
China's challenge is increasing continuously
While India is preparing to buy fifth generation stealth aircraft, China has prepared sixth generation fighter aircraft. It is also going to sell 40 fifth generation J-35 aircraft to Pakistan. In such a situation, India's challenges have increased on a dual front. To deal with the shortage of fighter aircraft, a committee headed by the Defense Secretary will find a solution to this. India had also sought proposals from various companies in 2018. After this, India received a total of eight proposals.
Features of Russia's SU-57
1. World's deadliest and capable of attacking at high speed.
2. It has AESA radar system and can fire cruise missiles.
3. Can operate at an altitude of about 54,000 feet.
4. Its range is about 3,000 kilometers.
5. The speed of the aircraft can reach 1800 miles per hour.
6. The modern fighter aircraft is equipped with double engine and single seat.
7. Capable of carrying out long-range operations in the air.
Features of American F-35
● Its range is about 2,200 kilometers.
● It can reach a high speed of 1,200 miles per hour.
● Use of touch screen, helmet-mounted display system in the cockpit.
● Six infrared cameras are installed all around.
● F-35 is a single seat, single engine, supersonic, all weather fighter aircraft.
● Ability to carry weapons weighing six thousand to 8,100 kg.
● Capable of striking at an altitude of 50,000 feet, will not appear on enemy radar.