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Air Chief Marshal Warns Over Pakistan’s Chinese Fifth-Gen Deal

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 4:22 PM UTC · How we work

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Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said Pakistan’s fifth-generation fighter deal with China worries India.
He urged fast induction of fifth-generation fighters and progress on the AMCA programme.
Singh noted India cleared a proposal to buy 114 Rafale jets, with price talks ongoing.
Singh said the IAF, with 29 of 42 authorized squadrons, must induct 36-40 aircraft each year.
He said the MRFA deal is expected to be signed this financial year.

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Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said Pakistan’s fifth-generation fighter deal with China worries India.
He urged fast induction of fifth-generation fighters and progress on the AMCA programme.
Singh noted India cleared a proposal to buy 114 Rafale jets, with price talks ongoing.
Singh said the IAF, with 29 of 42 authorized squadrons, must induct 36-40 aircraft each year.
He said the MRFA deal is expected to be signed this financial year.