The real story here isn't that the French snoop at joint exercises (everyone does) or that the Indians limit themselves at joint exercises (everyone does) or that the F-22 is better than the SU-30. The real story is that the Indian Air Force has proven to be a very professional force with the capability to learn from their mistakes and once you add some interoperability equipment to their list of toys, they will be a true coalition asset for future operations. Overall, this is a good story. The western world has gained a peer ally.