India has a soaring ambition to modernise its air force, built around a fleet of domestically developed fighter jets. Yet production of these aircraft has been hampered by engine delays and other bottlenecks that defence analysts say could limit its ability to fight future air wars.
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October 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
India needs more fighter jets. It cannot build them fast enough
SCMP News
Excerpt from SCMP News.