Dr. Kota Harinarayana, chief designer of the Tejas fighter jet, announced that India is technologically ready to develop a sixth-generation unmanned fighter jet with a flying wing design, highlighting progress with scale models and advancements in aerodynamic control. This development appears linked to the Ghatak UCAV program, which aims for a stealthy, autonomous strike platform. While uncertainties remain regarding the direct evolution of this design into a sixth-gen fighter, the acknowledgment signifies India’s ambition to be at the forefront of advanced aerial combat systems. With the AMCA program set for production by the mid-2030s, India is positioning itself among global leaders in modern defense technologies.
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