The committee was also informed that the IAF intends to advance a case for the phased induction of aircraft under the MRFA programme, which aims to procure 114 4.5-generation combat aircraft and has been stalled for several years.
The Air Chief Marshal's remarks follow China's recent testing of two mysterious aircraft, widely believed to be sixth-generation stealth combat jets—a milestone yet to be achieved by any other nation.
Model of India's planned fifth-generation stealth fighter jet Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
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