The Stealth Score: China: 500+, India: 0 | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 48

A startling new assessment suggests China may already have over 500 operational J-20 stealth fighters-and could field 1,000 by 2030. What does this mean for India's security? On this week's #CtrlAltDefence, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor examine China's unprecedented military-industrial expansion, the growing air power imbalance, and what India must do to prepare for the future. Episode 48 Watch now: https://youtu.be/d1E1SQMXWpQ China may have over 500 operational J-20 stealth fighters today Why Beijing's fighter production is now outpacing global expectations What China's stealth fleet means for the Indian Air Force Why India still has zero operational stealth fighters Can AWACS, anti-stealth radars, drones and electronic warfare bridge the capability gap? AMCA, Tejas Mk2 and the long road to India's next-generation air power Why industrial capacity-not just technology-will define the future balance of power A detailed look at China's stealth fighter surge, India's air power challenges, and the decisions that will shape the future of Indian military aviation. Watch now.