No Mark 2 Prototype, Delays On Mark 1: Has Tejas Missed The Boat? CTRL ALT DEFENCE E11

In this episode of Ctrl Alt Defence, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor take a clear-eyed look at where the Tejas programme really stands. Is it a capable frontline fighter or just a stepping-stone toward more advanced platforms like the AMCA? What lessons can be drawn from the recent Operation Sindoor? And with China pushing rapidly ahead on sixth-generation aircraft, is India falling behind in the race for air dominance?
Do questions like these go against the idea of 'Atmanirbhar', or are these necessary debates to have?  CTRL ALT DEFENCE is powered by IFFCO TOKIO.  Full episode: https://youtu.be/sJZZn8Qvd9E