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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IAF Eyes Sixth-Gen Leap Via Global Pacts To Match China’s Air Edge: CDS Anil Chauhan

India is poised to enter the race for sixth-generation fighter aircraft by joining an international consortium, a strategic move to bolster its air power amid escalating regional threats.Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has revealed that the Indian Air Force (IAF), the world’s fourth-largest, is eyeing partnerships with two leading global consortia to avoid falling behind in

March 19, 2026
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