For the first time, US F-35 fighter jets encountered Russian Su-57s at an air show.

On February 10th, the public witnessed the joint appearance of two flagship fighter jets from the US and Russia at the Aero India 2025 air show in India.

The first day of a five-day air show in India saw two fighter jets, the F-35 (US) and the Su-57 (Russia), perform aerial displays. The simultaneous appearance of these two aircraft became one of the highlights of the opening day, as it marked the first time the two main fighter jets from the two leading military powers had faced each other. The exhibition took place at the Yelahanka Air Base in Bengaluru, India.

The Indian Air Force performed on the opening day of the air show on February 10.

A Russian Su-57 fighter jet deploys its parachute upon landing during a performance on February 10th.

A Russian Su-57 fighter jet (left) and an F-35 appear in the same frame at an exhibition in India on February 10.

PHOTO: UNITED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION/ANADOLU

According to The Economics Times , both the F-35 and Su-57 thrilled exhibition attendees with their short takeoff capabilities and maneuverability. The Indian Ministry of Defence presented the Su-57 as capable of providing visitors with "high-speed aerial displays and tactical demonstrations highlighting its maneuverability, stealth capabilities, and firepower." Meanwhile, the F-35 was described as “the most widely deployed fifth-generation fighter, incorporating advanced stealth capabilities, situational awareness, and superior cyber warfare capabilities.”

Indian Mi-17 helicopters on the opening day.

Indian Air Force Marshal Amar Preet Singh sits aboard an HJT-36, a training aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

Both the US and Russia are keen to strengthen military cooperation with India, and the exhibition is particularly significant given New Delhi's plans to purchase over 100 multirole fighters, a move that has attracted many major defense contractors. This also marks the first time the Su-57 has been showcased at an exhibition in India.

Aero India 2025 is also a place where India showcases its aircraft and weapons models, as well as a platform for many defense companies to introduce their weapons and equipment to potential customers.

Two prototypes of the Air Lora hypersonic missile and the Wind Demon air-to-ground cruise missile from Israel Aerospace Industries were displayed at the exhibition.

Indian aircraft models at the exhibition.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lan-dau-tiem-kich-f-35-my-cham-mat-su-57-nga-tai-trien-lam-hang-khong-185250211163007126.htm