IAF Chief Voices Frustration Over Limited F-35 Access During Joint Exercise

At Exercise Tarang Shakti, the US Air Force displayed its F-35 fighter jet under stringent security protocols. Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh expressed disappointment at the restricted access granted to IAF personnel. He cited this as a reason to expedite India's domestic fifth-generation fighter aircraft program. The IAF is also grappling with delays in Tejas Mk-1A deliveries and is considering buying more Rafale jets.