New Delhi: India is set to fast-track the development and induction of its ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). A high-level committee has been established to formulate a clear strategy and a production-cum-business model for the advanced swing-role fighter.
Strategic Push for AMCA
The committee, chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, includes key stakeholders such as IAF Vice Chief Air Marshal S.P. Dharkar, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar, and senior officials from DRDO and the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). Their report is expected to be submitted next month.
This move comes as Pakistan seeks to acquire at least 40 J-35A stealth fighters from China, which has also begun testing **six.
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