India accelerates fifth-generation stealth fighter jet development

India is speeding up the development of its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the AMCA, by forming a high-level committee to create a strategy and production model. This effort aims to address advancements by Pakistan and China in stealth technology. The committee, led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, will submit its report next month. It will focus on reducing timelines and increasing private sector involvement in the AMCA project, which includes plans for an indigenous engine. Pakistan is seeking to acquire 40 J-35A jets from China, while China has deployed its Chengdu J-20 jets near the Indian border. The Indian Air Force currently faces a shortfall in fighter squadrons, prompting the need for faster development of the AMCA and other aircraft.