BENGALURU: US Air Force’s newest fifth-generation fighters — the stealthy, supersonic, multirole F-35A Lightning II and F-35A Joint Strike Fighter — debuted at Aero India 2023 on Monday, with a swift flypast before landing.
The showcasing of the jets assumes strategic importance against the backdrop of growing ties between India and the US and the geopolitics in the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The F-35A Joint Strike Fighter came from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and F-35A Lightning II from Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.
Aero India 2023: Astonishing display of aircraft defines Day 1 of the airshow
Aero India 2023: Astonishing display of aircraft defines Day 1 of the airshow
Major General Julian C Cheater, assistant deputy under secretary of the US Air Force (international affairs), said: “The F-35 represents the leading edge of US fighter technology. Aero India is the ideal forum to showcase the most advanced, capable, lethal and interoperable weapons systems the US has to offer. This system and others are designed to penetrate and defeat advanced adversary air defences. ”
While Rear Admiral Michael L Baker, defence attaché to India, said the F-35’s presence was meant to demonstrate the strength and closeness of the India-US partnership and not because there’s a possibility of acquisition, the timing of the fighter jets’ debut can’t be overlooked. So far, India has not officially sought the F-35 from the US.
Watch Aero India 2023: US Air Force's F-35 fighters make historic debut, demonstrate growing closeness
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