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India's Defence Ministry is seeking to join one of two European consortia developing sixth-generation fighter aircraft, consisting of the UK, Italy, and Japan in one, and Germany and France in the other. The Indian Air Force will begin discussions on this collaboration to ensure it keeps pace in advanced aircraft development.

Concurrently, India is developing the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and plans to induct six squadrons of fifth-generation fighters by 2035. India is also co-developing a 110-120 KN engine with a French company for these aircraft.