The advanced fighter jet is a major asset for India, which has strengthened defense ties with the U.S. in recent years.

During the official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, D.C., from2–13, 2025, US President Donald Trump pledged to provide India with Lockheed Martin F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets.

Despite its unmatched technological advantages, the F-35 comes with a hefty price tag. The shell price of F-35 is approximately $80 million per aircraft. Then the price goes up with customer’s request for specific weapons on board including missiles,

The two leaders also announced plans to pursue this year new procurements and co-production arrangements for 'Javelin' anti-tank guided missiles and 'Stryker' infantry combat vehicles in India to rapidly meet its defence requirements.

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to provide India with F-35 stealth fighter jets, boosting the defence relationship between the two nations.

The United States will increase military sales to India starting in 2025 and will eventually provide F-35 fighter jets, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday. "We'll be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars.

President Donald Trump said the US would offer the F-35 warplane to India as part of a bigger commitment to deepen defense ties.

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India is all set to get its biggest boost in Air Defence technology as US to provide its stealth fighter jets to India. In a significant announcement during PM Modi’s US visit, Trump said that the US will increase military sales to India and will provide F-35 fighters.