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IAF chief says US has made no official offer for F-35: 'Your people don’t let us near the aircraft' | India News
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Air Marshal AP Singh stated the US made no official offer for F-35 fighter jets.
The remarks were made during the Tarang Shakti air exercise in Jodhpur.
Singh joked that US personnel do not let Indian forces near the aircraft.
Indian Air Force chief Air Marshal AP Singh stated on Saturday that the United States has made no official offer for the F-35 fighter jet. Speaking at the Tarang Shakti multilateral air exercise in Jodhpur, Singh humorously remarked to the US Pacific Air Forces commander that American personnel do not allow Indian forces near the aircraft. Additionally, he discussed the past operational success of the Indian Air Force during Operation Sindoor, emphasizing its combat readiness and evolution into a global air power since its inception.
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AP Singh stated there is no formal US offer for the F-35 fighter.
The statements were made at the conclusion of Exercise Tarang Shakti-2026 in Jodhpur.
India is yet to decide on evaluating Russia's Su-57.
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh announced on Saturday that the United States has not made a formal offer to sell its F-35 stealth fighter to India. Speaking at the conclusion of the Tarang Shakti-2026 exercise in Jodhpur alongside US Pacific Air Forces commander Gen Kevin Schneider, Singh made a lighthearted remark about access restrictions to the aircraft. The article also notes that the Indian government has yet to decide on evaluating Russia's rival Su-57 fighter jet.
IAF Chief AP Singh confirmed no official US offer for F-35 jets has been received.
Singh made the remarks at the end of the Tarang Shakti-2026 exercise in Jodhpur.
No decision has been made on evaluating Russia's Su-57 fighter aircraft.
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh reported that India has not received an official US offer to purchase F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets. Speaking at a press conference in Jodhpur during the conclusion of Tarang Shakti-2026, Singh humorously noted restricted access to the aircraft by US personnel. He also mentioned that the government has not yet decided whether to evaluate Russia's Su-57 fighter jet, leaving future combat fleet considerations open alongside domestic manufacturing efforts.
The US has made no formal offer to sell F-35 jets to India, according to IAF Chief A P Singh.
The comments occurred at a press conference during Tarang Shakti-2026.
No final decision has been made regarding the Russian Su-57 proposal.
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh stated on Saturday that the United States has not made a formal offer to sell F-35 fighter jets to India. Addressing a press conference during the Tarang Shakti-2026 exercise in Jodhpur, Singh responded to reports with a lighthearted comment regarding restricted access to the stealth aircraft. Furthermore, he clarified that the government has not yet made a final decision on whether to evaluate the Russian Su-57 proposal.
AP Singh clarified that the US has made no official offer for F-35 jets.
The remarks were delivered at the Tarang Shakti 2026 closing ceremony in Jodhpur.
No formal decision has been made on evaluating Russia's Su-57 fighter.
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh clarified on Saturday that the United States has made no official offer to supply F-35 fighter jets to India. Speaking at the conclusion of Tarang Shakti 2026 in Jodhpur, Singh made a playful remark to the US Pacific Air Forces commander regarding access to the advanced stealth aircraft. He also noted that while a Russian proposal for the Su-57 exists, no formal decision regarding its evaluation has been made by the government.
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IAF chief says US has made no official offer for F-35: 'Your people don’t let us near the aircraft' | India News
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Indian Air Force chief Air Marshal AP Singh stated on Saturday that the United States has made no official offer for the F-35 fighter jet. Speaking at the Tarang Shakti multilateral air exercise in Jodhpur, Singh humorously remarked to the US Pacific Air Forces commander that American personnel do not allow Indian forces near the aircraft. Additionally, he discussed the past operational success of the Indian Air Force during Operation Sindoor, emphasizing its combat readiness and evolution into a global air power since its inception.
'Your people don't even let us go near the aircraft, and you talk about selling it to us': AP Singh
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Air Chief Marshal A P Singh announced on Saturday that the United States has not made a formal offer to sell its F-35 stealth fighter to India. Speaking at the conclusion of the Tarang Shakti-2026 exercise in Jodhpur alongside US Pacific Air Forces commander Gen Kevin Schneider, Singh made a lighthearted remark about access restrictions to the aircraft. The article also notes that the Indian government has yet to decide on evaluating Russia's rival Su-57 fighter jet.
‘Your people don’t even let us near it’: IAF chief’s blunt response on US F-35; India yet to decide on…
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Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh reported that India has not received an official US offer to purchase F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets. Speaking at a press conference in Jodhpur during the conclusion of Tarang Shakti-2026, Singh humorously noted restricted access to the aircraft by US personnel. He also mentioned that the government has not yet decided whether to evaluate Russia's Su-57 fighter jet, leaving future combat fleet considerations open alongside domestic manufacturing efforts.
IAF Chief: US Made No Formal Offer to Sell F-35 Jets to India
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Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh stated on Saturday that the United States has not made a formal offer to sell F-35 fighter jets to India. Addressing a press conference during the Tarang Shakti-2026 exercise in Jodhpur, Singh responded to reports with a lighthearted comment regarding restricted access to the stealth aircraft. Furthermore, he clarified that the government has not yet made a final decision on whether to evaluate the Russian Su-57 proposal.
IAF Chief AP Singh Clarifies US Has Made No Official Offer for F-35 Jets
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Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh clarified on Saturday that the United States has made no official offer to supply F-35 fighter jets to India. Speaking at the conclusion of Tarang Shakti 2026 in Jodhpur, Singh made a playful remark to the US Pacific Air Forces commander regarding access to the advanced stealth aircraft. He also noted that while a Russian proposal for the Su-57 exists, no formal decision regarding its evaluation has been made by the government.