India accelerates AMCA fighter jet development for security

India is speeding up the development of its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the AMCA, to address threats from Pakistan and China. A new committee, led by the defense secretary, is creating a strategy for production and efficiency. The committee will also explore developing a new engine for the AMCA, with foreign technology partnerships. This comes as Pakistan seeks to acquire J-35A jets from China, which has already deployed its Chengdu J-20 jets near India. The AMCA is expected to be ready for production by 2035, despite current delays in the Tejas jets. In the meantime, India plans to boost its fighter fleet with 180 Tejas Mark-1A jets and 108 Tejas Mark-2 jets.