India Eyes European Sixth-Gen Fighters, Sealing Sukhoi Su-57’s Fate In IAF’s Modernisation Drive

India’s enduring partnership with Russia in the realm of defence remains a
cornerstone of its strategic posture, even as New Delhi navigates complex
choices in modernising its air force.

Recent speculation about abandoning the Su-57 fighter jet underscores not a
rift, but rather India’s pragmatic diversification strategy, bolstered by
decades of reliable

March 23, 2026
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India Weighs GCAP And FCAS Partnerships To Bridge Airpower Gap Against China

India’s consideration of joining either the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) or the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) marks a significant inflection point in its long-term airpower strategy.The Indian Air Force, already grappling with a shortfall of squadrons, is acutely aware that delays in the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and the retirement of legacy fighters have created a widening gap

March 20, 2026
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