28 November 2011

Editorial: India, China Militaries Go Local

China's J-20
By Christopher Whyte

Fighter technologies have evolved at an impressive rate since the end of the Cold War. In industrial defense establishments across the world, the production and development of relatively cheap and viable versions of fourth generation aircraft continues. Incorporation of modern electronics suites and advanced upgrades have extended the life of such platforms for decades. At the same time, defense corporations and government contracted tech giants are focusing on newer breeds - fifth generation aircraft that boast the latest in stealth technologies, advanced interlinked sensor suites and more.

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