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In the contested skies of the 21st century, air superiority is no longer determined solely by speed or firepower, but by a nation’s ability to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum, fuse data across domains, and integrate seamlessly into joint and coalition operations.
In a striking development amid long-standing concerns over production setbacks, the Russian Aerospace Forces have reportedly taken delivery of two newly built Su-57 Felon stealth fighter —an indication that the Kremlin is still pushing ahead with its fifth-generation ambitions despite formidable headwinds.
In a calculated and rapid move reflective of mounting regional rivalry, Morocco has commenced field testing of the U.S.-made Patriot air defence system—a development seen by military observers as a direct strategic response to Algeria’s induction of the Russian-made Su-35 Flanker-E and its anticipated acquisition of the fifth-generation Su-57 Felon stealth fighter later this year.
Russia has intensified its push to secure India as a buyer for its cutting-edge fifth-generation fighter jet, the formidable Sukhoi Su-57 “Felon.”
A representative from Rosoboronexport informed attending media at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi that the company is engaged in negotiations with Arab nations for collaboration in the production of fifth-generation fighter jets.
Morocco is reportedly on the verge of obtaining official approval from the United States to acquire the fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, with analysts viewing the move as a strategic response to Algeria’s recent procurement of the Su-57 Felon.
In a rare and unexpected turn of events, senior Iranian military officials were granted an up-close encounter with Russia’s cutting-edge Su-57 Felon stealth fighter after the Russian fifth-generation fighter jet made a refueling stop at a military base in Bandar Abbas, Iran, en-route returning to Russia from its high-profile showcase at Aero India 2025.
India’s opposition parties have launched a fierce attack on the proposal to sell the cutting-edge F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to the country, condemning the deal as an exorbitant misstep riddled with the persistent flaws of American engineering.
Few things expose the United States’ blatant “Double Standards” more than its decision to offer the cutting-edge, fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to India.”
The presence of Russia’s fifth-generation fighter, the Sukhoi Su-57 Felon, at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru is said to be the reason behind the United States’ decision to cancel the flight demonstrations of its F-35 Lightning II and F-16 fighters at the air show.