Russia has offered to make its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet Sukhoi Su-57 in India for the Indian Air Force, a Russian and an Indian official said on Tuesday, as Moscow looks to boost defence ties with New Delhi.

Russian Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet, which is being showcased at the ongoing Aero India show in Bengaluru, is ahead of its competitors, F-35 of the US and China's J-20

India is in talks with Russia over its offer to manufacture Su-57, the fifth-generation Sukhoi fighter within the country as per reports from Aero India 2025.

Keen to step up defence ties, Russia's state-run Rosoboronexport is keen to cooperate with India on Su-57E, with proposals including joint production of the fifth-generation stealth fighter jet with India.

Both the US and Russia are competing to secure India's fifth-generation fighter jet deal. Russia has made a strong entry into the competition by showcasing its Su-57 stealth fighter, while the US is pushing for its F-35 jet.