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News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
Move Over Rafale-5, F-35, Su-57E: India Opens Rs 15,000-Crore Bid To Build 5th Gen Fighter Jets
Last Updated: The govt has issued an EoI for this high-profile project, open to firms, JVs, or consortia. Applications close on August 16, and the project must be completed within 8 years In a significant step towards self-reliance in defence, India has invited companies to develop indigenous fifth-generation fighter jets. The move comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions — with the Russia-Ukraine war dragging on, Israel opening a new front against Iran, and India responding to the Pahalgam terror attack with Operation Sindoor. According to experts, this move means India will no longer have to completely rely on foreign fifth-generation fighter jets like the Rafale-5, F-35, or Su-57E. The government has issued an Expression of Interest for this high-profile project, allowing single companies, joint ventures, or consortia to apply. The initial budget for developing the prototype is set at Rs 15,000 crore, with the potential for subsequent orders running into several thousand crores. 'The objective of this EOI is to shortlist Indian companies (owned and controlled by resident Indian citizens) who are technically capable for the development, building of prototypes, supporting flight test and certification of AMCA (advanced medium combat aircraft)," the EOI document stated. Interested companies must submit their applications by August 16, with a maximum project completion time of eight years. This initiative marks a significant step in India's largest military research endeavour. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) will evaluate and shortlist established Indian companies with a proven track record in aerospace and defence. To qualify, firms must demonstrate the ability to absorb and implement the AMCA's design, along with experience in key areas such as engineering, manufacturing, system integration, testing, quality assurance, and post-delivery support. Additionally, companies must be capable of setting up infrastructure for full-scale series production of the aircraft. What's The Budget For India's 5th-Gen Jet? fifth-generation fighter jet prototype is developed, the selected company is expected to receive large-scale defence orders in the future. The importance of a fifth-generation aircraft for India cannot be understated. While the country has developed indigenous cruise and ballistic missiles and air defence systems, such as the proven Akash system, the lack of a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet remains a significant gap. The government aims to address this shortfall within the next decade to decade and a half. Which Companies Can Place Their Bets? Potential contenders for this project include both public and private sector companies. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Adani Defence, and Larsen & Toubro are all likely candidates to participate in this ambitious endeavour. On May 27, in a major step towards strengthening India's self-reliance in defence and building a strong local aerospace industry, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave the green light to the implementation framework for the AMCA programme. The AMCA programme will be carried out by the ADA in collaboration with industry partners. The chosen model ensures a level playing field, encouraging both private and public sector entities to compete on equal terms.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
India Kick-Starts Process To Build 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
New Delhi: India has kick-started the process to implement an ambitious project to develop a fifth generation stealth fighter jet to boost its air power. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), an entity that operates under the defence ministry, has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) for developing prototypes of the aircraft. Under the project, the government plans to build five prototypes of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). India has been working on the ambitious AMCA project to develop the medium weight deep penetration fighter jet with advanced stealth features to bolster its air power capability. AMCA along with the Tejas light combat aircraft are planned to be the mainstays of the Indian Air Force. The ADA said the aim of the EOI is to shortlist Indian companies (owned and controlled by resident Indian citizens) who are technically capable of building the AMCA prototypes. In an official note, it said the applicant may be a single company, joint venture or a consortium of companies. It said reputed Indian companies having experience in the aerospace and defence sector with capability to absorb the design of AMCA will be shortlisted for the project. The shortlisted entity must possess the capability of setting up a manufacturing facility for series production of the aircraft, it said. The duration of the contract for development, prototyping, flight test and certification of AMCA shall not exceed eight years from the effective date of contract, the ADA said.
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
India Begins Process To Build, Produce Made-In-India Fifth Gen Fighter Jet, Invites Companies
Last Updated: The Aeronautical Development Agency has invited expressions of interest to develop and produce the fifth-generation fighter jet — the advanced medium combat aircraft Moving quickly after a nod from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to involve private players, the Aeronautical Development Agency has invited expressions of interest from Indian companies to develop and produce the fifth-generation fighter jet — the advanced medium combat aircraft. The deadline fixed for the project is eight years. Indian companies – a single company, joint venture or consortium – can bid for this big project. 'The objective of this EOI is to shortlist Indian companies (owned and controlled by resident Indian citizens) who are technically capable for the development, building of prototypes, supporting flight test and certification of AMCA (advanced medium combat aircraft)," the EOI document stated. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) will shortlist reputed Indian companies experienced in the aerospace and defence sectors with capability to absorb the design of AMCA. The agency is also looking for adequate experience in the field of development and engineering, manufacturing, equipping, integration, testing, quality management, customer support among others. It has specified that the shortlisted company must possess the capability of setting up a manufacturing facility for series production. On May 27, in a significant push to enhance India's indigenous defence capabilities and foster a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Rajnath Singh approved the AMCA programme execution model. This is an important step towards harnessing the indigenous expertise, capability and capacity to develop the AMCA prototype, which will be a major milestone towards self-reliance in the aerospace sector. First Published: June 19, 2025, 23:04 IST
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Unin Defnece Minister Of India, Rajnath Singh Approves India's 5th Gen Stealth Fighter Jet
Unin Defnece Minister Of India, Rajnath Singh Approves India's 5th Gen Stealth Fighter Jet | News18 Last Updated:June 19, 2025, 18:19 IST Breaking News Videos | Aeronautical Development Agency invites EOI from Indian companies to develop and produce the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). Project timeline set for 8 years.@AmanKayamHai_ shares more details@akankshaswarups | n18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App -
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
5th-generation stealth fighter: India launches hunt for partners to build futuristic jet; invites bids to build AMCA prototypes
NEW DELHI: India has officially fired the starting shot in its race to develop a next-generation stealth fighter jet, inviting Indian aerospace firms to help build prototypes of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a project billed as a major leap in indigenous defense capabilities. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), the design and development arm under the ministry of defence, has issued an expression of interest (EOI) to shortlist Indian companies for constructing five prototypes of the AMCA – a fifth-generation, twin-engine stealth fighter with deep-strike capabilities. The AMCA is expected to be a cornerstone of the Indian Air Force alongside the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, with plans to eventually replace aging fleets and reduce dependence on foreign military aircraft. According to the ADA, only Indian-owned and -controlled companies are eligible. Single companies, joint ventures or consortiums with a proven track record in aerospace and defense manufacturing are being encouraged to apply. The selected firm will also be required to establish facilities capable of scaling into full-scale production once the prototype phase is complete. 'This is not just about building prototypes,' the ADA said in its official communication. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo 'It's about identifying a long-term industrial partner capable of absorbing AMCA's design and preparing for future series production.' The agency has set a strict timeline: all development, testing, and certification of the AMCA must be completed within eight years from the contract's effective date. The AMCA project is central to India's push for self-reliance in defense manufacturing. Once completed, the aircraft is expected to match the capabilities of other fifth-generation fighters like the US F-35 or China's J-20, boasting stealth technology, advanced avionics, and supercruise capability.
