India’s AMCA to Adopt F-35

India’s AMCA to Adopt F-35-Style Built-In Telescopic Ladder, Enhancing Sortie Rates, Operational Independence, and Stealth Protection

India’s upcoming fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), is set to break new ground with an integrated telescopic boarding ladder—a feature that marks a departure from the conventional design philosophy of the country’s legacy combat jets. The...
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India’s AMCA Fighter Nears Crucial Turning Point as Seven Consortia Compete for ₹15,000-Crore Deal

India’s ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter project — the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) — has entered a decisive phase, marking a watershed moment in the country’s quest for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. With seven powerful consortia vying for the opportunity...