Ex-IAF chief warns Su-57 deal could derail AMCA

Former Indian Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria has cautioned against buying Russia's Su-57 stealth fighter, warning that a small initial purchase could expand into a larger fleet, diverting resources from India's indigenous AMCA programme. He argues that infrastructure and support systems for the foreign jet would make additional orders easier, potentially delaying the AMCA's development.