India's Stealth Fighter Gap Widens Amid AMCA Delays and Fading Su-57 Prospects
India is facing a significant delay in its indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter program, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). With the project's timeline extended, the Indian Air Force (IAF) remains without a stealth aircraft in its inventory. The potential acquisition of Russia's Su-57 is also no longer considered a viable option, further compounding the issue. This situation creates a growing capability gap, especially as regional adversaries like China continue to expand their fleets of advanced stealth fighters. The delays raise critical questions about India's strategic military modernization and its ability to maintain a technological edge.
Official Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/no-su-57-delayed-amca-how-indias-stealth-fighter-jet-gap-is-growing-2959225-2026-07-29
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