Defence / India Accelerates Development of Indigenous 5th-Gen Fighter Jet AMCA
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India has issued an RFP for the AMCA project, accelerating the development of its first indigenous fifth-generation twin-engine stealth fighter jet, with prototypes expected to fly within 30 months.
New Delhi, May 28: India has taken a decisive step forward in its quest for a homegrown fifth-generation fighter jet, with the Ministry of Defence issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project. This marks a sharp acceleration in the indigenous stealth fighter program, designed to meet the operational requirements of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The AMCA is envisioned as a medium-weight, multi-role, twin-engine stealth fighter equipped with advanced radar-evading features. According to the RFP, the bidding process will commence on June 11, with submissions due by the end of the month. The bids will be opened on July 28, and the first prototype is expected to take flight within 30 months of contract signing.
India plans to develop five prototypes, supported by new testing facilities. The selected consortium will also assist in flight testing and type certification. The aircraft will be configured to the Equipment Standard of Preparation (ESOP), integrating Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and onboard systems for operational readiness.
Three private-sector consortiums are competing for the project: Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Larsen & Toubro-Bharat Electronics Limited, and Bharat Forge-BEML. This follows Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s approval of the execution model in May 2025, which opened the door for private industry participation.
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The AMCA will be India’s first indigenous twin-engine fighter jet, featuring an internal weapons bay to enhance stealth capabilities. Unlike conventional fighters that carry missiles externally, the AMCA will store them internally, reducing radar visibility. The aircraft is expected to remain airborne for nearly 10 hours, with design modifications aimed at ensuring pilot comfort during extended missions.
This ambitious project underscores India’s push for self-reliance in defence technology, aiming to place the nation among the select group of countries capable of producing fifth-generation stealth fighters.
The AMCA is envisioned as a medium-weight, multi-role, twin-engine stealth fighter equipped with advanced radar-evading features. According to the RFP, the bidding process will commence on June 11, with submissions due by the end of the month. The bids will be opened on July 28, and the first prototype is expected to take flight within 30 months of contract signing.
India plans to develop five prototypes, supported by new testing facilities. The selected consortium will also assist in flight testing and type certification. The aircraft will be configured to the Equipment Standard of Preparation (ESOP), integrating Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and onboard systems for operational readiness.
Three private-sector consortiums are competing for the project: Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Larsen & Toubro-Bharat Electronics Limited, and Bharat Forge-BEML. This follows Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s approval of the execution model in May 2025, which opened the door for private industry participation.
Also Read: Union Defence Minister Approves AMCA Programme Execution Model To Boost Indigenous Aerospace Industry
The AMCA will be India’s first indigenous twin-engine fighter jet, featuring an internal weapons bay to enhance stealth capabilities. Unlike conventional fighters that carry missiles externally, the AMCA will store them internally, reducing radar visibility. The aircraft is expected to remain airborne for nearly 10 hours, with design modifications aimed at ensuring pilot comfort during extended missions.
This ambitious project underscores India’s push for self-reliance in defence technology, aiming to place the nation among the select group of countries capable of producing fifth-generation stealth fighters.
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