AMCA Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Project Begins, But Private Sector Leadership Gap Risks Delays

The Indian Air Force finds itself in a difficult position, needing both fourth-generation fighters to immediately strengthen its dwindling squadrons and fifth-generation stealth aircraft to maintain superiority against adversaries.Both requirements are running behind schedule, leaving the service exposed. On 27 May 2026, the Defence Ministry issued Requests for Proposals to three Indian consortia
The Indian Air Force finds itself in a difficult position, needing both fourth-generation fighters to immediately strengthen its dwindling squadrons and fifth-generation stealth aircraft to maintain superiority against adversaries.Both requirements are running behind schedule, leaving the service exposed. On 27 May 2026, the Defence Ministry issued Requests for Proposals to three Indian consortia
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