While developing its much-awaited fifth-generation aircraft, AMCA, India is also considering joining one of two European sixth-generation fighter programs. The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence of its interest in two active sixth-generation fighter jet consortia: the Global Combat Aircraft Program (GCAP) led by the United Kingdom, Italy, […] The post FCAS vs GCAP: After Mystère, Mirage & Rafale, Will India Stick with France or Pivot to UK-Japan for 6th-Gen Jets? appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.

FCAS vs GCAP: After Mystère, Mirage & Rafale, Will India Stick with France or Pivot to UK-Japan for 6th-Gen Jets?

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