Air Chief Marshal AP Singh told reporters in New Delhi that the Indian Air Force will evaluate alternative fighter jet platforms because the indigenous AMCA program faces delays extending into the next decade. The remarks came as the service prepares for the 94th Indian Air Force Day celebrations.
Singh highlighted the strategic need to replenish a dwindling combat fleet and to modernise for future aerial warfare, underscoring the urgency of securing capable aircraft while the AMCA timeline remains uncertain.
The comments were reported by WION and cited by Indiandefensenews, offering a rare glimpse into the IAF’s operational planning and its approach to bridging capability gaps.
