Pakistan-China Fighter Jet Cooperation A Concern: IAF Chief

Brief By Hindustan Times / 7:46 PM on 03 Oct 2026

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh said Pakistan-China cooperation on fifth-generation fighter jets remains a concern, but India has the capabilities needed to respond. Speaking at an annual press conference, Singh said fighter effectiveness depends on platform performance and integration with other military capabilities. He also stressed the need to avoid delays in acquiring aircraft under the AMCA programme.