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AMCA Program Becomes More Critical as India Grapples with Pakistan's Potential 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Deployment in Next 2 Years
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is facing a potential challenge to its regional air superiority with the news that Pakistan is set to acquire 40 J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighter jets from China. This development puts Pakistan ahead of India in deploying these advanced combat aircraft, as the...
Why IAF Retained AL-31FP Engines for Su-30MKI Fleet Despite Superior Thrust AL-41F Offer from Russia? Logistics and Training Main Factors
In a decision with significant implications for the Indian Air Force (IAF), India has opted to retain the existing AL-31FP engines for its fleet of 84 Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, declining an offer from Russia to upgrade them with the more advanced AL-41F engines. While the AL-41F offers...
HAL's HJT-36 Sitara Trainer Overcomes Hurdles Following Design Overhaul, Full-Scale Production of 85 Aircraft for IAF Expected by 2028
India's indigenous Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) HJT-36, known as the Sitara, is finally on track to enter full-scale production by 2028, according to a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) official. This positive development comes after years of rigorous trials and design modifications aimed...
Why Govt Shifted UCAV Development Program from ADA to ADE: Potential for Morale Decline and Inter-Agency Disputes
The recent decision to transfer the Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) program from the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) has sparked controversy and raised concerns within India's defence and aerospace sectors. This shift has not only...

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