China's 6th-Gen Fighter Jet Surpasses India's AMCA: Neighbor Achieves What We Envisioned
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China's 6th-Gen Fighter Jets Emerge, India's AMCA Race Heats Up Amidst Gap
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News18•15-03-2026, 06:45
China's 6th-Gen Fighter Jets Emerge, India's AMCA Race Heats Up Amidst Gap
•China is reportedly conducting flight trials for 6th-generation fighter jets, with potential induction into its air force within months.
•India is still developing its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) for 5th and 6th-generation capabilities but currently lacks any 5th-gen fighter jets.
•This rapid advancement by China has raised significant concerns within India's defense establishment regarding the air power balance in Asia.
•China is pursuing parallel 6th-gen programs, including the Chengdu J-36, a large tailless stealth aircraft already undergoing flight tests.
•India is now considering purchasing 5th-gen jets from Russia or the US and debating joining a joint 6th-generation fighter jet project.
