Ex-IAF vice-chief says 4.5-gen Tejas may not have relevance in 2030s
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A retired Air Marshal criticizes Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's delays in Tejas fighter jet deliveries. He questions why promised capabilities remain unavailable due to unfulfilled promises. Advanced Tejas Mk2 may not be operationally relevant when China deploys fifth-generation fighters. India should partner with European consortiums for sixth-generation combat aircraft development. Faster development of indigenous fifth and sixth-generation fighters is strongly desired.
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A retired Air Marshal criticizes Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's delays in Tejas fighter jet deliveries. He questions why promised capabilities remain unavailable due to unfulfilled promises. Advanced Tejas Mk2 may not be operationally relevant when China deploys fifth-generation fighters. India should partner with European consortiums for sixth-generation combat aircraft development. Faster development of indigenous fifth and sixth-generation fighters is strongly desired.