Sixth-generation fighter

India is exploring participation in Europe’s ambitious Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program as part of a long-term strategy to maintain technological parity with emerging sixth-generation combat aircraft. The project—led by Dassault Aviation and Airbus—is designed to field a...

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...

China’s rapid progress in sixth-generation fighter development is forcing a major strategic rethink in New Delhi. Developments in early March 2026 suggest that Beijing’s next-generation combat aircraft programs have moved beyond conceptual stages and into active flight testing. Defence...

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...

Source : IgMp Bulletin As per the reports of The Print, India is quietly exploring the possibility of joining Europe’s ambitious sixth-generation fighter effort, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), even as the Indian Air Force (IAF) continues to flag...