Fifth-generation stealth fighters

India’s evolving plans to acquire the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter are increasingly being shaped by urgency rather than long-term industrial ambitions. As of March 2026, defence discussions have shifted away from a complex local manufacturing program toward a rapid...

India’s long-term fighter aviation roadmap took a decisive step forward in March 2026 as the country outlined plans to scale its upcoming indigenous 120kN fighter engine for the AMCA into a far more powerful 140kN class propulsion system. Developed...

IgMp Bulletin Synopsis: In March 2026, Russia revived discussions around a possible fifth-generation fighter partnership with India by presenting a specialized twin-seat export version of the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter. The new proposal, informally described as the Su-57E twin-seat variant,...

IgMp Bulletin India’s indigenous stealth fighter program is entering a new strategic phase after New Delhi formally expressed interest in joining the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) ecosystem during the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue held in Bengaluru last...

IgMp Bulletin India’s ambitious plan to develop the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is not only about building a fifth-generation stealth fighter but also about redefining how the country manufactures complex defence platforms. The Ministry of Defence (India) is preparing...

IgMp Bulletin Asia’s airpower balance is entering a new phase as China rapidly expands its stealth fighter fleet, forcing strategic planners in India to rethink the future composition of the Indian Air Force. By early 2026, defence estimates indicate that...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s search for a practical fifth-generation fighter is increasingly shaped by timelines, affordability, and strategic autonomy rather than prestige alone. As the Indian Air Force balances near-term capability gaps with long-term self-reliance, the Russian Su-75 “Checkmate”...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s approach to fifth-generation fighter acquisitions appears to be entering a deliberate pause, not out of indecision but strategic calculation. Signals emerging from defence and aerospace circles suggest New Delhi may be waiting to see whether...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India has not taken a final call on acquiring Russia’s fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Sukhoi Su-57, signalling a cautious and methodical approach as the country weighs long-term air power priorities against near-term operational needs. Speaking at...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s air power roadmap is entering a decisive phase as New Delhi weighs a sweeping modernization effort that could approach $100 billion over the next decade and beyond. The objective is clear: rebuild the Indian Air...