Pakistan-China 5th gen fighter jet collaboration concerning, but IAF capable: Air Chief

The Indian Air Force Chief has expressed concern over Pakistan and China's collaboration on a fifth-generation fighter jet, but asserted that the IAF possesses the required capabilities to address the development.

The Air Chief stressed that a fighter aircraft's effectiveness depends not only on the platform itself but also on how well it is integrated into operational systems. This underscores India's readiness to respond to emerging aerial threats from the region.