India's Air Power Future: Su-57, S-500 & Project Kusha | IAF Modernisation Explained

Military experts discuss the future of India's air power, including the potential acquisition of S-500 missile systems and Su-57 fighter jets. The conversation covers the modernisation of the Indian Air Force's fleet, phasing out older aircraft like the MiG-21 and Jaguar, and the strategic importance of indigenous programmes like Project Kusha and the overarching 'Sudarshan Chakra' air defence shield mentioned by the Prime Minister. When asked if India should acquire the Su-57 as a stopgap, Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd.) said, 'Two Scotlands , yes'. The panel also evaluates the logistical challenges of integrating diverse platforms from French, Russian, and indigenous origins into the Indian Air Force's Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS).