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Trump Approves F-35 Fighter Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia Despite Technical and Diplomatic Challenges
Nov 18, 2025 02:33 pm CST
President Trump has announced plans to sell advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit. The deal faces significant hurdles including Israel's regional military edge concerns, Pentagon worries about China accessing the technology, and a complex approval process that could take years. The proposed sale mirrors a similar agreement with the UAE that remains unfulfilled after five years.
Why India Should Avoid the Russian Su-57: Strategic Risks and Indigenous Alternatives
Sep 30, 2025 05:20 pm CST
The Indian Air Force's consideration of the Russian Su-57 as a stopgap fifth-generation fighter presents significant strategic concerns. This analysis examines why such procurement would undermine India's aerospace sovereignty, compromise security with Chinese-dependent components, fail to address immediate capability gaps, and potentially sabotage indigenous fighter development programs like the AMCA. Rather than pursuing this problematic Russian platform, India should prioritize accelerating domestic production and selectively bridging gaps with proven alternatives.