Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Dilemma: Balancing Domestic Ambition And Strategic Necessity

India faces a critical juncture in its defence procurement strategy as it grapples with the divergent timelines and strategic implications of acquiring fifth-generation fighter aircraft.

Updated On: Nov 25 2025 | 1:02 PM IST

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First Published: Nov 25 2025 | 1:02 PM IST

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