The F-35 and Su-57 stealth fighters created history by appearing together for the first time ever during the Aero India Airshow 2025 in Bangalore. The first-time shared display of these fifth-generation jet fighters at Aero India 2025 sparked debates about which platform achieves superior air superiority.
The F-35A returned to the airshow with its second appearance to showcase its standing as the globe’s top-class stealth combat aircraft. The Su-57 used India as its second public display following its Chinese appearance at Zhuhai Air Show. Russia has delivered the Su-57 aircraft to India during a period when China expands its fleet of J-20 fighters while Pakistanprocures J-35 stealth fighters thus creating anwide-tech capability gap within the Indian Air Force.
The Russian government has persistently pursued Indian purchases of Su-57 aircraft as President Vladimir Putin prepares to speak with Indian officials about potential “Make in India” cooperation. 
The Su-57 delivers both hypersonic velocity capabilities in conjunction with state-of-the-art radar technology and artificial intelligence command functions. The F-35 boasts superior numbers in production together with advanced technological integration which outperforms the Su-57. The American jet serves as an aircraft centered around technology since pilots refer to it as a “flying computer” and provides stealth capabilities alongside mission system flexibility which promotes ongoing upgrades.
Global forces maintain more than 1000 F-35 aircraft that now function as the dominant fighting aircraft for modern aerial combat. The Su-57 exists as an innovative fighter although its production numbers stay relatively low. The world observes the ongoing dispute regarding which stealth fighter jet dominates the competition.
