US President Donald Trump has announced plans to significantly boost defense equipment sales to India, including the potential supply of advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets. The announcement came during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Thursday.
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President Trump stated, “We will sell billions of dollars worth of defense equipment to India,” highlighting that the move would strengthen bilateral ties and enhance India’s defense capabilities.
The F-35 fighter jet, known for its cutting-edge technology and precision strike capabilities, is currently available to only a select group of countries, including Israel, Japan, and NATO members. While President Trump did not specify a timeline for the delivery of the F-35 jets to India, experts believe their acquisition would significantly bolster India’s military strength.
According to the US Congressional Research Service, India is expected to spend $200 billion over the next decade to modernize its armed forces.
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Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, addressing reporters in New Delhi, clarified that the F-35 deal is still in the proposal stage and subject to further discussions. Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the F-35 jets, emphasized that any sale would require government-to-government negotiations. The Pentagon, which oversees such defense deals, restricts F-35 sales to allied nations. Currently, Lockheed Martin is producing three variants of the F-35 for the US, UK, Australia, Italy, Turkey, Norway, the Netherlands, Israel, Japan, South Korea, and Belgium.
This development marks a significant step in US-India defense cooperation, reflecting growing strategic ties between the two nations.
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