外媒：印巴关系紧张背景下，印度防长批准隐形战机计划

Group 1 - The Indian Ministry of Defence has approved a framework plan for the construction of the country's most advanced stealth fighter jet, which is expected to be a twin-engine fifth-generation aircraft [1][3] - The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) will soon invite defense companies interested in developing the prototype of the stealth fighter, allowing both private and state-owned companies to participate in the bidding process [3] - The project is deemed crucial for the Indian Air Force, with a defense committee suggesting the inclusion of private companies in military aircraft manufacturing to support the Air Force and alleviate pressure on Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) [3] Group 2 - The Indian Air Force plans to equip its existing Rafale fighter jets with the domestically produced Astra air-to-air missile, which has a range of 110 kilometers, compared to the 60 to 80 kilometers range of the previously used MICA missile [3]