What Happened
India Explores International Partnerships For Next Generation Combat Aviation
India is exploring participation in international sixth-generation fighter jet programmes, including the France-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the UK-Italy-Japan Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The move aims to ensure the Indian Air Force remains technologically advanced, with the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme continuing in parallel. According to Indian Masterminds, India’s defence relationship with France and its experience with Rafale aircraft could provide a foundation for deeper cooperation in next-generation aircraft.