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The 15th edition of Aero India, Asia’s largest air show, commenced today at the Yelahanka Air Base, offering a rare and historic sight—the American F-35 Lightning II and the Russian Su-57 Felon together in one frame. This unprecedented display highlights global defense collaboration and has captivated aviation enthusiasts worldwide.
Just a normal day at Aero India….
Advertisement · Scroll to continue10 minutes ago, it was the Su-57…and now the F-35💕🔥💕🔥
Just how lucky are we attending this spectacle!✌️✌️✌️ pic.twitter.com/5CJbhS47EE
Advertisement · Scroll to continue— Vayu Aerospace Review (@ReviewVayu) February 10, 2025
Unparalleled Aerial Display
For the next four days, visitors will witness these fifth-generation stealth fighters participating in the daily aerial display. A video of the Su-57 taking off has already gone viral, showcasing the Russian fighter executing an impressive vertical climb followed by a full circular loop before leveling out. The F-35’s performance was no less spectacular, with a video from Vayu Aerospace Review capturing its takeoff just 10 minutes after the Su-57.
#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: Su-57 from Russia performs manoeuvres at #AeroIndia2025, enthralling the onlookers. pic.twitter.com/YpGfM88164
— ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2025
A striking image of both aircraft on the tarmac has also gained massive attention online, with social media users marveling at the rare sight of American and Russian military technology coexisting at an Indian air show. The crews from both aircraft were seen capturing photographs of each other’s jets—an occurrence many netizens remarked could “only happen in India.”
Adding to the excitement, the B-1B Lancer, a supersonic strategic bomber from the U.S., is also part of the aerial showcase, making this one of the most thrilling line-ups in Aero India’s history.
Just a normal day at Aero India….
10 minutes ago, it was the Su-57…and now the F-35💕🔥💕🔥
Just how lucky are we attending this spectacle!✌️✌️✌️ pic.twitter.com/5CJbhS47EE
— Vayu Aerospace Review (@ReviewVayu) February 10, 2025
A Glimpse into the Future: AMCA Scale Model Unveiled
A major highlight of Aero India 2025 is the first-ever display of a 1:1 scale model of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) at the India Pavilion. Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the AMCA is set to be a twin-engine, fifth-generation fighter jet that will follow the LCA Tejas Mark 2 in India’s indigenous fighter jet development program. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the AMCA project in March last year, and mass production is expected to begin by 2035, according to ANI.
Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is a Medium Weight category (all-up weight 25 Ton class), Multi-Role, Twin Engine 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Aircraft conceptualized and designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) for use of the Indian Air Force (IAF). AMCA is… pic.twitter.com/jSCV3gWjup
— ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2025
Alongside AMCA, visitors can also witness a prototype of the HAL CATS Warrior, a low-observable unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed through a public-private partnership between HAL and NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT). This Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) project aims to revolutionize unmanned aerial warfare.
Historic Sortie in Tejas!
In a landmark moment, CAS, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, and COAS, General Upendra Dwivedi, flew a sortie together in the indigenous LCA Tejas on 09 Feb 25 at Yelahanka, Bengaluru.
A testament to synergy, jointmanship and Atmanirbharta,… pic.twitter.com/zudzwOMkuX— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) February 9, 2025
Army & Air Force Chiefs Take to the Skies
In a symbolic gesture to kick off Aero India 2025, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi took a sortie in the LCA Tejas fighter jet. Following the flight, General Dwivedi described it as “the best moment” of his life, expressing admiration for the Air Force and joking that he might have chosen a different career path had he experienced the thrill earlier.
“From today onwards, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh is my guru because he made me perform multiple aerial maneuvers while in the sky,” he added, as reported by NDTV.
As Aero India 2025 continues, aviation enthusiasts, defense experts, and military personnel from across the globe are set to witness an extraordinary showcase of advanced military aviation technology.
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