India’s interest in joining the French-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program reflects a convergence of strategic necessity, where India needs a credible path to next-generation airpower, while France needs a financially and industrially viable partner to sustain its sixth-generation fighter ambitions. This month, India formally began exploring participation in FCAS, according to disclosures by The post India-France eye a mutually convenient next-gen fighter deal appeared first on Asia Times.



