India has officially approved the development of its first indigenous stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), in a bid to modernise its air force and strengthen its position amid rising tensions with China and Pakistan. The announcement was made on 27 May 2025 by India’s Ministry of Defence.

India launches AMCA stealth fighter jet programme to modernise air force

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The AMCA is seen as a key component of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) modernisation strategy, given its current reliance on ageing Russian-designed aircraft.

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