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The question of 'when' comes into the matter as well. My guess is that AMCA Mk1 will not be delivered for at least 10 years, possibly nearer 15. Mk1 will be subject to US cooperation (or India becoming a US puppet, as you put it). Mk2 - if ever developed - will not go into production for at least 15 years IMO.So if someone still wants to make Scrap AMCA/Import 5th-Gen, please provide which fighters are available to us,
1. F-22 -Nope
2. F-35 -No. Unless we become Puppet which is unlikely. US itself said that F-35 is never offered.
3. KF-21 - Not a 5th Gen
4. Su-57 - Not a 5th Gen
5. J-20 -Nope
6. TFX Kaan -Still a Monkey Model far from final version.
7. Rafale -Not a 5th Gen.
IAF may need to confront Pakistani J-31 in 5 years. China will likely have hundreds of 5G aircraft in a few years. How do you suggest IAF fields a credible air defence before AMCA Mk1 is delivered, possibly not until the late 2030's - or even later?