India Eyes GCAP or FCAS as it Looks to Upgrade Air Domain Capabilities

Breaking Defense reports that India has expressed interest in joining one of the two ongoing European sixth-generation fighter programs, citing a document submitted to the Indian parliament’s Standing Committee on Defence. The country’s Ministry of Defence told lawmakers that it would try to join forces with one of the consortia and begin considering a sixth-generation fighter right away. This move comes as India struggles to modernize its air combat capabilities despite recent purchases of Dassault Rafale jets. The Indian government plans to develop a fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, although this program is still in its early stages.