Defenconomics : Russia’s T-50 PAK jet to maiden flight with new engine.

Editor Remarks : Indo-Russian fifth generation fighter aircraft will be completely new. It will be an aircraft that will outperform the main competitor, the F-22, in maneuverability, weapons and range. There has been little progress on the FGFA project since 2010, when then defence minister AK Antony had announced that all issues have been resolved and the air force said that it expects deliveries to start in 2017. However, India and Russia have not yet signed an agreement to take the project forward, with the air force constituting a new three member committee to reevaluate the project. Looking at Rafale deal going through such slow process, it’s high time India should consider T50 in their defense shopping list in order to maintain their air superiority.