The induction of F-35s would make India a member of an elite club of countries with the state-of-the-art stealth planes in their fleets.

Despite its unmatched technological advantages, the F-35 comes with a hefty price tag. The shell price of F-35 is approximately $80 million per aircraft. Then the price goes up with customer’s request for specific weapons on board including missiles,

The US has announced plans to sell F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets to India, a move that could reshape regional air power