Jodhpur: (RightNow) Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh raises concerns over India’s lack of access to US F-35 jets. He states that Indian personnel are not allowed near these aircraft.

According to Indian media, A.P. Singh made this statement during the closing ceremony of the air exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 in Jodhpur. US Pacific Air Forces Commander General Kevin Schneider was also present at the event.

The Indian Air Chief mentioned that US F-35 jets participated in an air exercise in India for the first time. However, Indian personnel were not granted access to the cockpit of these jets.

He explained that measures are taken to protect America’s sensitive military technology. General Kevin Schneider stated that the decision to share information is based on security principles.

It is noteworthy that Russia has offered India its fifth-generation SU-57 fighter jets. However, India has not yet made a decision on this offer.