Russia tempts India with a cheap stealth Su-57E package: 126 jets at Rs 670 crore each, full tech transfer, local production and export rights. France counters with Rafale F4 at Rs 1,000 crore per aircraft and the Safran M88-4 engine for Tejas Mk-2. The Russian deal looks bold but risky. The French basket offers proven reliability and long-term leverage.