For example, Japan has the Mitsubishi F-X, while the US AI and the Future of Air Combat in India 287 is working on the F/A-XX, and the UK is working with Italy and Sweden on its BAE Systems Tempest.12 These programmes are all designed to provide the respective nation the ability to claim aerial dominance and market domination. [...] The UCAV–AI combo, despite its split-second timing and accuracy, is still not seen as totally trustworthy because of the fear of failure and political repercussions, and also taking the responsibility for letting the AI take control of the mission. [...] The IAF is tasked with ensuring that the latter is unaffected by the delays in the development of the former. [...] The HAL AMCA and the subsequent AI-enabled fighter jets and UCAVs are the need of the hour for India, considering the nature of the recent skirmishes with China and Pakistan. [...] The time-frame for the development and manufacture of aircraft frequently hampers the development of the Indian aerospace industry.
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