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Indian Government Approves New Stealth Fighter Program

May 27 2025

India

India's defense minister has approved a framework for developing the country's most advanced stealth fighter jet, a twin-engine 5th generation fighter. This decision comes amidst an arms race with Pakistan, following recent military confrontations. The Aeronautical Development Agency will invite bids from defence firms to develop a prototype.

This project, known as the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, is vital for the Indian Air Force, which faces a shortage of...

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