India Pursues 6th-Generation Fighter Jet Program Amid 5th-Gen Lag
India has begun efforts to join a 6th-generation fighter jet program, acknowledging its lag in the development of 5th-generation fighter technology, where countries like Turkey are reportedly making significant progress.
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India lags behind in race for fifth generation fighter jet; Turkey surges ahead
Turkey's KAAN fighter program is advancing rapidly with prototype testing and planned deliveries. India's AMCA program faces delays in engine selection and stealth material development. The KAAN's multi-prototype strategy accelerates its development timeline significantly. India's AMCA first flight is unlikely before the early 2030s. This progress gap could leave India behind in fifth-generation fighter capabilities.
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Read full article →India Has Initiated Efforts To Join 6th-Generation Fighter Jet Programme: Centre
The Ministry of Defence has told the panel that it has "initiated efforts in a concerted manner to co-join the sixth-generation fighter aircraft development programme."
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