Would you fly a jet with Chinese chips? Veterans say no to Russia’s Su‑57, pushes for India’s AMCA instead

Indias fighter jet debate has split top Air Force veterans. One side backs Russias Su‑57E offer with promises of full technology transfer. The other says importing any fifth‑generation jet risks national security and undermines self‑reliance. Ajay Ahlawat and RKS Bhadauria want India to put all weight behind the homegrown AMCA, now under design. With Pakistan eyeing Chinese stealth jets, the choice is stark: build at home or depend on foreign vendors. The stakes are clear.