India steps up sixth-gen fighter push, moves to co-join French-led FCAS
The Indian Defence Ministry is seeking to join the French-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program to develop sixth-generation fighter aircraft. A parliamentary panel has urged the government to establish a clear roadmap to ensure India remains competitive in modern air warfare.
Why it matters
India's participation in advanced fighter jet development is a strategic move to modernize its military capabilities and reduce reliance on older technology.
NEW DELHI: The Defence ministry has initiated efforts to join the French-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth-generation fighter aircraft programme, a parliamentary panel has said. The panel has also sought a clear roadmap and timeline for India’s acquisition of such advanced aircraft.In its report presented in Parliament on Friday, the parliamentary standing committee on defence said the Indian Air Force should move ahead with planning for sixth-generation aircraft to strengthen India’s air combat capabilities amid an increasingly air-centric warfare environment.“The Committee has been informed that two consortia are working on the sixth-generation aircraft.
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