India’s defense minister has approved a framework for building the country’s most advanced stealth fighter jet, the defense ministry said on Tuesday, amid a new arms race with Pakistan weeks after a military conflict between the neighbors.

The Ministry of Defense of India announced that the government in Delhi has adopted a framework plan for building stealth fighters. This information comes amid high tensions in India's relations with Pakistan and reports about attempts to sell Su-57 and F-35 fighters to India.

Many experts urge India to buy a fifth-generation fighter now to bridge the gap. Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 is a strong contender. This twin-engine stealth jet offers advanced radar, supercruise, and multirole capabilities for air and ground combat. Here’s why it makes sense: