India to unveil fifth generation fighter jet by 2014
12 years, 7 months ago

India to unveil fifth generation fighter jet by 2014

India TV News  

New Delhi, Aug 20: The initial version of a fighter plane, being jointly developed by India and Russia and tipped to be one of the most-advanced in the world, will be unveiled in India in 2014. The Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft with stealth features is slated to be inducted in the Indian Air Force by 2022.The two sides are close to signing a key contract expected to be worth over $11 billion for research and development phase of the project in the near future. "The first prototype of the FGFA is scheduled to arrive in India by 2014 after which it will undergo extensive trials at the Ojhar air base.we are hopeful that the aircraft would be ready for induction by 2022," IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne said.The IAF Chief was in Russia in the second week of August where he reviewed the progress made in the programme and the prototypes of the aircraft developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau at Zhukovsky there.The second prototype will arrive in India in 2017 and the third prototype will arrive in 2019. Russia has already developed three prototypes of the aircraft which are being used for carrying out test-flights.The aircraft will have stealth features and its size would be smaller than that of the frontline Su-30 MKI. The two sides had signed an agreement for the design of the plane last year.Besides the FGFA, India is also in the process of procuring 126 Medium-Multirole Combat Aircraft and around 140 Light Combat Aircraft to replenish the Air Force whose squadron strength is dwindling.The IAF is in the process of phasing-out Russian-origin MiG series fighters which are almost forty years old in operational service.The FGFA along with the Russian-origin Su-30 MKIs and the 126 would be the mainstay of the Air Force in the next more than four decades.

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India Today  

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Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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Trump's offer of F-35 to India: A game-changer for air superiority?

India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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The Independent  

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India's stealth fighter jet steals Aero India show; who'll make it?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India's stealth fighter jet steals Aero India show; who'll make it?

India Today  

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Aero India 2025: ’Russia meets US’: For the first time, Su-57 and F-35 stealth rivals face to face at air show
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aero India 2025: ’Russia meets US’: For the first time, Su-57 and F-35 stealth rivals face to face at air show

Live Mint  

The 15th edition of the biennial Aero India 2025 show began on Monday, February 10, at the Yelahanka Air Force station in Bengaluru. Russian and US stealth fighters Aviation enthusiasts were also thrilled to see Russian and US stealth fighters face-to-face at the Aero India 2025 show. Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet and the American F-35 Lightning II will be …

India’s indigenous fifth-gen stealth fighter & more: What’s all on display at Aero India?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

India’s indigenous fifth-gen stealth fighter & more: What’s all on display at Aero India?

Firstpost  

Aero India 2025, Asia’s biggest air show, was kicked off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru today. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, India’s indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Light Utility Helicopter and many other made-in-India equipment and weapon systems will be grabbing eyeballs at the five-day aerospace and defence exhibition The Advanced …

Russia’s Su-57, US’ F-35 Jostle For Space In Indian Skies At Aero India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russia’s Su-57, US’ F-35 Jostle For Space In Indian Skies At Aero India

ABP News  

Aero India 2025: Indian skies will witness a geopolitical tussle of sorts, with the latest and most upgraded stealth fighter jets from the United States as well as Russia set to jostle for space during the Aero India 2025 taking place in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, from February 10-14. This is the first time that Moscow has sent its fifth-generation stealth fighter …

Aero India 2025: F-35, KC-135 Stratotanker, B-1 bomber among aircraft from US to be on display
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aero India 2025: F-35, KC-135 Stratotanker, B-1 bomber among aircraft from US to be on display

The Hindu  

The fifth generation fighter F-35, the aerial refuelling tanker aircraft KC-135 Stratotanker, the supersonic heavy bomber B-1 bomber and F-16 fighter jet are among the aircraft from the United States of America which will be on display at the Aero India 2025. Over two dozen American exhibitors At Aero India 2025, more than two dozen American exhibitors will engage Indian …

US Air Force confirms participation in Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru: Sources
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Air Force confirms participation in Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru: Sources

India Today  

Amid speculation that the US Air Force could withdraw from Aero India 2025, official sources have confirmed that Washington will participate in the global defence event, which is set to take place in Bengaluru from February 10-14. Aero India is expected to boost international partnerships, facilitating joint ventures between Indian firms and global defence giants like Lockheed Martin, Boeing and …

Aero India 2025: Russian, U.S. fifth generation fighter jets to participate in the event happening next month
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aero India 2025: Russian, U.S. fifth generation fighter jets to participate in the event happening next month

The Hindu  

Fifth generation fighter jets of Russia and the U.S. are set to enthral the crowds at the Yelahanka Air Force station, Bengaluru, during Aero India next month. Their combined presence in Indian air space comes amid a deep crisis in the Indian Air Force with major delays in fighter inductions and the induction of the under development indigenous fifth generation …

Guardians of sky: Accelerating Indian Air Force modernisation to meet future challenges
2 months ago

Guardians of sky: Accelerating Indian Air Force modernisation to meet future challenges

Firstpost  

Both Chinese and Pakistani air forces are rapidly modernising, and the technological evolution in the neighbourhood should not create large capability and capacity disparities for the Indian Air Force Every major conflict since World War I has strengthened the primacy of air power, which transitioned into aerospace power after Gulf War I. While a lot has been done over the …

China’s sixth-gen fighters trigger turbulence: From Lockheed Martin stocks to India’s growing defence gap
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s sixth-gen fighters trigger turbulence: From Lockheed Martin stocks to India’s growing defence gap

Firstpost  

The rise of China’s sixth-generation fighter jets is challenging US air superiority causing turbulence for Lockheed Martin and widening the defence gap with India The world of air combat is changing rapidly as Lockheed Martin’s F-35, a symbol of advanced aviation, faces growing competition from China’s strides in combat aircraft development. Analysts from the bank highlighted that the widening technological …

Aerospace company HAL to ready Nashik plant for production of Sukhoi Su-30MKI jets
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Aerospace company HAL to ready Nashik plant for production of Sukhoi Su-30MKI jets

India Today  

In a significant move to strengthen India's defence manufacturing and operational capabilities, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is set to revive its Nashik plant operations. In addition to the new production order, the Air Force is preparing to comprehensively upgrade 84 existing Su-30MKI fighter jets under the ambitious 'Super Sukhoi' programme. The upgraded 'Super Sukhoi' jets will include advanced radar systems with …

India faces further delay in getting final S-400 Russian air defence system
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

India faces further delay in getting final S-400 Russian air defence system

India Today  

India is bracing for a longer-than-anticipated wait for the remaining two units of the Russian S-400 Triumf air defence system. The procurement of the S-400 air defence system, widely regarded as one of the most advanced in the world, was finalised in 2018 when India and Russia signed a $5.43 billion deal for five units. The induction of these units …

India to Now Develop Its Own Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter; What are IAF Plans? Everything You Need to Know
1 year ago

India to Now Develop Its Own Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter; What are IAF Plans? Everything You Need to Know

News 18  

India will now be able to make its own fifth-generation stealth fighter, the advanced medium combat aircraft at supersonic cruise speed, at the estimated cost of Rs 15,000 crore. The approval happened more than two years after Defence Research and Development Organisation and Aeronautical Development Agency initiated the process to obtain the CCS approval for Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft design …

Cabinet panel clears new indigenous stealth fighter project in defence push
1 year ago

Cabinet panel clears new indigenous stealth fighter project in defence push

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved a highly anticipated project for the design and prototype development of an indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter, or the advanced medium combat aircraft, at a cost of around ₹15,000 crore, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday. The Indian Air Force’s modernisation map envisages the deployment of around 120 stealth fighters …

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push
1 year, 3 months ago

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: In a significant boost to the country’s self-reliance drive and the military’s combat readiness, India on Thursday gave its go-ahead to major projects worth Rs.2.23 lakh crore, including the purchase of more light combat aircraft, light combat helicopters, artillery guns and anti-ship missiles, and the upgrade of Sukhoi-30 fighters. The approval for additional LCA Mk-1As comes almost three …

India's Super Sukhoi upgrade is an emblem of our geopolitical neutrality
1 year, 4 months ago

India's Super Sukhoi upgrade is an emblem of our geopolitical neutrality

Live Mint  

For aviation enthusiasts, the Cold War was perhaps the most interesting time to be alive, given the myriad fourth-generation aircraft being launched in quick succession. India’s recent decision to upgrade its Russian SU30 MKI fleet to ‘Super Sukhoi’ status, boasting a variety of global technologies, reveals the country’s determination to retain sovereign control of its air defence hardware. After the …

Why India's indigenous fighter jet programme has hit turbulence
1 year, 10 months ago

Why India's indigenous fighter jet programme has hit turbulence

India Today  

India's indigenous fighter jet programme appears to have hit some turbulence. Some of India's fighter jet developers also believe the country's policymakers have probably fallen into the trap of vested international lobbies that do not want India to attain self-reliance in fighter jet technology, including fifth generation stealth jet technology. The absence of a roadmap for jet engines has impacted …

India’s fighter jet conundrum
1 year, 11 months ago

India’s fighter jet conundrum

The Hindu  

Against the sanctioned strength of 42 fighter squadrons, we are today at 31 squadrons which won’t go up in the next decade, but on the contrary can go further down by 2029, an Indian Air Force representative informed the Parliamentary standing committee on defence as per a report tabled in Parliament last month. Speaking at an event in October 2022, …

Russia renews offer to co-develop military transport aircraft with India
2 years, 1 month ago

Russia renews offer to co-develop military transport aircraft with India

India Today  

Years after India and Russia pulled out of co-development of a military transport aircraft, Moscow has made a renewed offer to New Delhi. In response to the Indian Air Force’s request for information for procurement of a medium transport aircraft, with a carrying capacity of 18 to 30 tonnes, Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has expressed willingness to join hands with …

Aero India 2023: Amid Russia War, LAC Tension, US Hints at Growing Ties with India, Surprises with F-35
2 years, 1 month ago

Aero India 2023: Amid Russia War, LAC Tension, US Hints at Growing Ties with India, Surprises with F-35

News 18  

Amid the Ukraine-Russia war, India facing clashes with China at LAC, and tensions with Pakistan, the US seems to be growing ties with India as it lands with the biggest delegation and newest fifth-generation F-35 fighters at the Aero India 2023 show in Bengaluru. According to its, “Russia was the largest supplier of major arms to India in both 2012–16 …

US 5th generation fighter jet F-35 steals show at Aero India 2023
2 years, 1 month ago

US 5th generation fighter jet F-35 steals show at Aero India 2023

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: The US Air Force stole the thunder on the opening day of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru as it showcased the two latest versions of the fifth-generation supersonic multirole F-35A fighter aircraft. The US Air Force’s two newest fifth-generation supersonic multirole F-35A aircraft made a historic debut at Aero India here on Monday, drawing strong interest and adding lustre …

DRDO asks private industry to join in 5th generation fighter jet development
2 years, 1 month ago

DRDO asks private industry to join in 5th generation fighter jet development

The Hindu  

The Aeronautical Development Agency, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation, has invited Indian industry players to join in the development and manufacture of the country’s indigenous fifth generation fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, that is in the works. Based on the success of indigenous light combat aircraft, the Centre has entrusted the Agency with the design of …

India a step closer to getting its fifth-generation aircraft: What is this advanced fighter and why we need it?
2 years, 4 months ago

India a step closer to getting its fifth-generation aircraft: What is this advanced fighter and why we need it?

Firstpost  

Fifth-generation fighter aircraft possess advanced avionic systems, the ability to ‘supercruise’ and have stealth features unlike any other in operation today. Here’s a better understanding of what exactly is a fifth-generation aircraft, its features and where India stands on the development of this fighter jet. Lockheed Martin, the company behind America’s F-22 Raptor — a fifth-generation aircraft, describes the fighter …

India’s fifth-generation combat aircraft programme has to succeed if it wants be part of the big league
2 years, 4 months ago

India’s fifth-generation combat aircraft programme has to succeed if it wants be part of the big league

Firstpost  

A ‘whole of nation’ vision and approach will be required. The other fifth-generation fighters under development include India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, Russia’s Sukhoi Su-75 “Checkmate”, South Korea’s KAI KF-21 “Boramae”, and Turkey’s TAI TF-X. Chengdu J 20 The Chengdu J-20 “Mighty Dragon” is a twinjet all-weather stealth fighter aircraft designed as an air superiority fighter with precision strike capability. …

CCS Approval for 5th Gen Fighter Aircraft Any Day Now; IAF Likely to Have 7 AMCA Squadrons Initially
2 years, 4 months ago

CCS Approval for 5th Gen Fighter Aircraft Any Day Now; IAF Likely to Have 7 AMCA Squadrons Initially

News 18  

The Cabinet Committee on Security approval for the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft — the fifth-generation twin engine fighter aircraft being developed for the Indian Air Force — is expected any day, News18 has learnt. “The aircraft will roll out of the hangar within three-and-a-half years of the approval and within a year after that, it will have its first …

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