US EditionIndia's Coming Counter to Pakistan's Chinese-Made Fighters
- On May 27, 2025, India’s Ministry of Defence authorized the commencement of a project to create the nation’s first homegrown stealth fighter jet, marking a significant step in modernizing its air force.
- This decision follows recent intense air clashes with Pakistan in April 2025 and rising tensions fueled by Pakistan acquiring Chinese fifth-generation J-35A fighters.
- The AMCA, a twin-engine stealth fighter incorporating fifth-generation features such as supercruise, sensor fusion, and networked operations, aims to modernize the Indian Air Force’s aging fleet and reduce reliance on foreign imports.
- The program plans to build five prototypes costing about 1,000 crore each, with the first expected to fly in 2028 and operational deployment of seven squadrons targeted for 2035.
- The AMCA initiative marks a strategic shift toward competitive development involving private sector firms and international engine partnerships, underscoring India’s goal to establish itself among leading stealth fighter producers and bolster defense self-reliance.
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India's coming counter to Pakistan's Chinese-made fighters
India’s new stealth fighter plan aims to reassert air dominance in a region where Pakistan’s Chinese-made jets recently drew first blood in an intensifying South Asian arms race. This month, India’s Ministry of Defense green-lighted a blueprint for developing its most sophisticated stealth fighter jet, known as the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), Reuters reported. […] The post India’s coming counter to Pakistan’s Chinese-made fighters ap…
What to Expect From India’s AMCA Fifth Generation Fighter Program: Development Greenlight Paves Way to First Flights
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has provided approval for the work to proceed on the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) fifth generation fighter program, work on which will be spearheaded by the Aeronautical Development Agency through a number of industry partnerships. The program has the potential to be a major landmark for the country’s aviation sector, which has not previously attempted such an ambitious development effort. The Defe…
AMCA Stealth Fighter jet: India cleared AMCA Stealth Fighter to Tackle Two-Front Threat from China’s J-20 and Pakistan’s J-35A
In a landmark move that could redefine air power in South Asia, India has officially greenlit the development of its first indigenously developed stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The decision, sanctioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh,… The post AMCA Stealth Fighter jet: India cleared AMCA Stealth Fighter to Tackle Two-Front Threat from China’s J-20 and Pakistan’s J-35A appeared first on The Asia Live.
IAF Chief highlights shift in warfare, calls AMCA a key step for future – The Indian Awaaz
AMN / WEB DESK Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has emphasised that new technology is being introduced in a big way in India’s warfare as the character of war is changing. Addressing the CII summit in New Delhi, the IAF chief has said that Operation Sindoor has given a clear idea of where India is headed and what it needs in future. He added that the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is a very big step and asserted …
India Approves Stealth Fighter Jet Program Amid Concerns Over Pakistan's Upcoming J-35A Aircraft
India is moving forward with plans to build its most advanced 5th-generation stealth fighter jet. This step comes after the country’s Defence Minister approved a new framework for the project. The decision was made at a time when tensions are rising with Pakistan and when India’s air force is facing pressure due to a shrinking number of squadrons. Currently, India’s air fleet is down to 31 squadrons, while neighboring countries like China and Pa…
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