Summary
Trump announced the U.S. will expand military sales to India, including plans to eventually supply F-35 fighter jets.
No timeline was given, and India’s Foreign Secretary clarified the acquisition process has not yet begun.
The deal reflects India’s shift toward U.S. defense products as Russia’s arms exports decline due to the Ukraine war. India has already purchased over $20 billion in U.S. military equipment since 2008.
The announcement also follows agreements on energy trade and cooperation against terrorism between the two nations.
there’s many valid reasons why top-shelf gear isn’t for export.
that would be one of them.
Is the f35 still top shelf?
It doesn’t get more top-shelf than that.
Export models are typically “nerfed” compared to the domestic models I believe.