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Russia’s Su‑57D Twin‑Seat Fighter Revives India’s Fifth‑Gen Ambitions Amid China‑Pakistan Stealth Advances

Russia’s unveiling of the two-seater Su‑57D stealth fighter has reignited Indian interest in acquiring a fifth‑generation platform, particularly as China and Pakistan advance their own stealth programs, according to a report by TOI.The new variant directly addresses India’s long‑standing demand for a twin‑seat configuration, potentially bridging the gap until the indigenous AMCA enters service in

May 18, 2026
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First Look At Two-Seat Su-57 Variant Sparks Speculation Over Designation And Export Potential

Russia has begun testing a two-seat variant of the Su-57 stealth fighter, with images first published by the Fighterbomber Telegram channel.The aircraft’s designation remains uncertain, with possibilities including Su-57UB, Su-57D, or Su-57ED, and its development appears linked to both Russian requirements and renewed Indian interest.The Fighterbomber channel, which is closely connected to

May 18, 2026
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Su-57 Stealth Jet’s RCS On Par With — Or Greater Than — Rafale, Sukhoi Claims

Sukhoi’s own technical documentation places the Su‑57’s frontal radar cross section between 0.1 and 1 m², which means its stealth signature is equal to or greater than that of the Rafale, estimated at 0.05–0.1 m², reported a French based defence portal.This undermines Moscow’s claims of fifth‑generation stealth and highlights the detection advantage of Western fighters such as the F‑35, whose

May 17, 2026
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