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India.com
3 days ago
- India.com
Can attack from 50000 feet, landing like helicopter, US 5th Gen fighter jet F-35, it can beat even..., it is lethal due to....
F-25 US fighter jet (Image: F-35 Lightning II fighter jet: During the recent India-Pakistan tensions, the air superiority of the Indian Armed Forces was proved through Operation Sindoor that helped India neutralise several terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. In order to further strengthen its air superiority, India has also approved the indigenous development of fifth-generation stealth fighter jets under the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. The move will make India a more powerful force, putting it into a straight fight with the best aircraft of the world. However, one of the aircrafts that is still seen across the world as unbeatable is the American F-35 Lightning II aircraft. About F-35 Lightning II fighter jet The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, supersonic stealth strike fighters. Designed for both air superiority and strike missions, the fighter jet is seen as one of the best in the world. Can F-35 Lightning II beat Russian S-400 One of the much-talked about features of the aircraft is the sensor fusion technology, offering 360-degree battlefield awareness. Also, one of the features of the aircraft that has gained the most attention is its ability to evade advanced air defense systems like Russia's S-400, which was reportedly demonstrated in Syria. In addition to this, one of the features of the fighter-jet is its ability to do vertical takeoff and landing like a helicopter, making it more powerful. US considers permanent deployment of F-35 fighter jets in S Korea In another significant development on F-35 fighter jets, the US military is reportedly considering the permanent deployment of advanced F-35A radar-evading fighter jets to South Korea, a report by news agency IANS said. If the deployment is realised, it would mark a major addition to US air assets in South Korea, which consist mostly of older-generation F-16 fighter jets. For those unversed, F-35s have previously only been temporarily deployed for joint training. Also, readers should note that South Korea currently operates 39 F-35As and plans to acquire 20 more. Not to forgot, F-35s are considered to be capable of flying deep into enemy territory without being detected. (With inputs from agencies)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
HAL AMCA: What is India's fifth-generation fighter jet, and how does it compare with F-35, Su-57, J-20?
AMCA's capabilities Live Events What Makes AMCA a Fifth-Generation Jet? Stealth Technology : Internal weapons bay and low radar cross-section help reduce detectability. : Internal weapons bay and low radar cross-section help reduce detectability. AI-Enabled Systems : An Electronic Pilot uses Artificial Intelligence for real-time decision-making support. : An Electronic Pilot uses Artificial Intelligence for real-time decision-making support. Sensor Fusion : The cockpit integrates inputs from multiple onboard sensors for unified situational awareness. : The cockpit integrates inputs from multiple onboard sensors for unified situational awareness. Netcentric Warfare : Secure and real-time data links allow the AMCA to operate seamlessly with other manned and unmanned platforms. : Secure and real-time data links allow the AMCA to operate seamlessly with other manned and unmanned platforms. Supercruise Capability : Enables sustained supersonic speeds without afterburners, reducing fuel usage and thermal visibility. : Enables sustained supersonic speeds without afterburners, reducing fuel usage and thermal visibility. Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring (IVHM): Monitors structural and system health to enable predictive maintenance and reduce downtime. A strategic leap amid regional tensions How does AMCA compare to F-35, Su-57 and J-20? F-35 Lightning II (USA): Developed by Lockheed Martin, this jet is considered the most widely deployed fifth-gen fighter. It features advanced stealth, an internal fuel capacity of 18,498 pounds, and a payload of 18,000 pounds. It is powered by a 43,000 lb thrust engine and features the Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL) for secure battlefield communication. Sukhoi Su-57 (Russia): Russia's stealth jet can reach Mach 1.8 and carry up to 7.4 tonnes of munitions. With a combat range of 1,864 miles and operating altitude of over 54,000 feet, the Su-57 is pitched as a multi-role platform with Russia looking to export it to India and the UAE. Chengdu J-20 (China): China's stealth fighter is already in service and is often claimed to rival US platforms. It is equipped with long-range missiles and radar-evading technologies. A decade ahead: What's next for AMCA? Why AMCA matters for India's Defence future (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel India has cleared its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft ( AMCA ) programme, a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet project that aims to elevate the Indian Air Force (IAF) into the elite club of next-gen aerial combat nations. The decision was taken by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday, marking a major leap in India's indigenous defence AMCA project—led by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)—is designed to produce medium-weight, deep-penetration, stealth aircraft that will operate alongside the existing Tejas Light Combat Aircraft. Together, they will form the core of India's aerial strike power in the coming decades.'In a significant push towards enhancing India's indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model,' the Ministry of Defence AMCA is more than just a jet. It's India's answer to stealth-heavy, fifth-generation warfare. The twin-engine, 25-tonne aircraft will feature cutting-edge stealth, AI-assisted electronic piloting, and internal weapons bays designed for long-range air-to-air missiles and precision-guided also comes with Netcentric Warfare Systems, advanced avionics, and Integrated Vehicle Health Management for predictive maintenance. These features enable seamless coordination with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in real-time combat India Today report confirms the aircraft's internal fuel tank will hold up to 6.5 tonnes, giving it extended operational range. The Indian Express reports the internal weapons bay will carry a payload of up to 1,500 AMCA's projected cost currently stands at ₹15,000 crore, with full-scale engineering development for five prototypes approved in March AMCA is a 25-tonne twin-engine stealth multi-role fighter, featuring cutting-edge stealth design, sensor fusion, and advanced avionics. It is engineered for both deep penetration strike missions and air dominance includes:The jet can carry up to four long-range air-to-air missiles and several precision-guided munitions internally, with a total payload of 1,500 timing of the announcement is no coincidence. It comes as China rapidly advances its military technology and deepens its defence relationship with Pakistan. According to a recent US intelligence report, 'Pakistan primarily is a recipient of China's economic and military largesse, and Pakistani forces conduct multiple combined military exercises every year with China's PLA, including a new air exercise completed in November 2024.'The same report noted that over 80% of Pakistan's arms imports come from China, with 'foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan's WMD programmes very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China.' These materials are sometimes transshipped through third countries like Hong Kong and the compounding the situation are recent terrorist attacks targeting Chinese workers in Pakistan. Seven Chinese nationals were killed in 2024, straining relations between the two this backdrop, India's push for self-reliance in aerospace and its investment in fifth-generation capabilities mark a decisive AMCA will join an elite list of fifth-generation fighter jets already in operation. These include:Compared to these, AMCA's design focuses on stealth, AI integration, and seamless UAV coordination. Though India is late to the fifth-generation game, its aircraft is expected to match, if not exceed, certain capabilities of its rivals through indigenous innovation and selective foreign Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has committed to delivering the first operational AMCA by 2035.'This journey began only in 2024, when the Cabinet Committee on Security sanctioned the project. It will take ten years, and we have committed to delivering the platform by 2035,' DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat had said develop the jet's complex engine, India is expected to partner with a foreign original equipment manufacturer (OEM), ensuring the platform meets both domestic and export the IAF is also moving ahead with its Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) procurement programme. A Request for Information (RFI) was issued in April 2019 for 114 fighter aircraft, at an estimated cost of USD 18 billion—making it one of the largest military acquisitions in recent India, the AMCA is not just about matching China or Pakistan. It's about successful development of the Tejas LCA has already laid the groundwork. Now, with the AMCA, India joins the elite club of nations with fifth-generation fighter capabilities—alongside the US, Russia, and other indigenous programmes such as VSHORAD, MPATGM and LCA Mk II, the AMCA signals a transformative decade ahead for India's defence industry. With the global strategic landscape rapidly shifting, the ability to control the skies is no longer optional—it's existential.
San Francisco Chronicle
4 days ago
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Pratt & Whitney machinists end 3-week strike after approving a new contract
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — About 3,000 machinists at jet engine-maker Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut approved a new four-year contract Tuesday, ending a three-week strike over wages, job security and other issues. Union members were expected to return to work Wednesday after 74% of them voted in favor of the new deal, according to locals 1746 and 700 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of Arlington, Virginia-based RTX Corp., makes engines for commercial and military jets, including the GTF line for Airbus commercial jets and the F135 for the military's F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft fleet. The union said the new contract, which runs to May 2029, guarantees continued operations at the company's East Hartford and Middletown plants through 2029. It also includes a 6% wage increase the first year, followed by raises of 3.5% in 2026 and 3% in both 2027 and 2028. Retirement benefits also were improved, the union said. 'This agreement includes real gains for our members and proves what we can accomplish when we stick together,' Wayne McCarthy, president of Local 700, said in a statement. The company said in a statement that the contract 'recognizes the skill and dedication of our workforce by keeping them among the highest compensated in their field, while ensuring the company is well-positioned for the future.' Union members began picketing in East Hartford and Middletown on May 5, after about 77% of union members voted to approve their first strike since 2001.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pratt & Whitney machinists end 3-week strike after approving a new contract
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — About 3,000 machinists at jet engine-maker Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut approved a new four-year contract Tuesday, ending a three-week strike over wages, job security and other issues. Union members were expected to return to work Wednesday after 74% of them voted in favor of the new deal, according to locals 1746 and 700 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of Arlington, Virginia-based RTX Corp., makes engines for commercial and military jets, including the GTF line for Airbus commercial jets and the F135 for the military's F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft fleet. The union said the new contract, which runs to May 2029, guarantees continued operations at the company's East Hartford and Middletown plants through 2029. It also includes a 6% wage increase the first year, followed by raises of 3.5% in 2026 and 3% in both 2027 and 2028. Retirement benefits also were improved, the union said. 'This agreement includes real gains for our members and proves what we can accomplish when we stick together,' Wayne McCarthy, president of Local 700, said in a statement. The company said in a statement that the contract 'recognizes the skill and dedication of our workforce by keeping them among the highest compensated in their field, while ensuring the company is well-positioned for the future.' Union members began picketing in East Hartford and Middletown on May 5, after about 77% of union members voted to approve their first strike since 2001.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Pratt & Whitney machinists end 3-week strike after approving a new contract
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — About 3,000 machinists at jet engine-maker Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut approved a new four-year contract Tuesday, ending a three-week strike over wages, job security and other issues. Union members were expected to return to work Wednesday after 74% of them voted in favor of the new deal, according to locals 1746 and 700 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of Arlington, Virginia-based RTX Corp., makes engines for commercial and military jets, including the GTF line for Airbus commercial jets and the F135 for the military's F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft fleet. The union said the new contract, which runs to May 2029, guarantees continued operations at the company's East Hartford and Middletown plants through 2029. It also includes a 6% wage increase the first year, followed by raises of 3.5% in 2026 and 3% in both 2027 and 2028. Retirement benefits also were improved, the union said. 'This agreement includes real gains for our members and proves what we can accomplish when we stick together,' Wayne McCarthy, president of Local 700, said in a statement. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. The company said in a statement that the contract 'recognizes the skill and dedication of our workforce by keeping them among the highest compensated in their field, while ensuring the company is well-positioned for the future.' Union members began picketing in East Hartford and Middletown on May 5, after about 77% of union members voted to approve their first strike since 2001.
