New Delhi: India is all set to build 5th-Generation fighter jet, after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave his approval to the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model on Tuesday.
The AMCA programme will boost India’s indigenous defence capabilities and foster a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem. The programme will be executed by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) through industry partnership. ADA will shortly issue an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the AMCA Development Phase.
The Execution Model approach offers equal opportunities to both private and public sector entities on a competitive basis. The interested entities can submit bids independently, as joint ventures, or as part of consortia. All participating entities or bidders must be Indian companies and must adhere to the country’s laws and regulations.
This initiative marks a significant step in pushing indigenous expertise, capabilities, and resources for the development of the AMCA prototype. The programme represents a key milestone in advancing self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta) in the aerospace sector and underscores India’s commitment to strengthening its domestic defense and aviation manufacturing ecosystem.
Hailed as India’s leap into 5th-generation air power, the AMCA is designed as a stealth-centric, multirole fighter jet featuring cutting-edge technologies, including sensor fusion, internal weapons bays, advanced avionics, and supercruise capability.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is expected to deliver the AMCA by 2035. After it is inducted, the aircraft will significantly enhance India’s air dominance, especially in high-threat and contested airspaces.
