India Weighs GCAP And FCAS Partnerships To Bridge Airpower Gap Against China

India’s consideration of joining either the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) or the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) marks a significant inflection point in its long-term airpower strategy.The Indian Air Force, already grappling with a shortfall of squadrons, is acutely aware that delays in the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and the retirement of legacy fighters have created a widening gap
India’s consideration of joining either the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) or the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) marks a significant inflection point in its long-term airpower strategy.The Indian Air Force, already grappling with a shortfall of squadrons, is acutely aware that delays in the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and the retirement of legacy fighters have created a widening gap
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