Now it has finally obtained CCS approval, which has been " just days/few weeks away" for the last couple of months, after nearly an year after CDR.
India approves full development of fifth-generation fighter
The fighter’s maiden flight is slated to occur before the end of 2028.
![www.defensenews.com](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.defensenews.com%2Fpf%2Fresources%2Fimg%2Ffavicons%2Fdef%2Ffavicon-32x32.png%3Fd%3D115&hash=9407d227ab4b240a9c4b235b2ca2e0d5&return_error=1)