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The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, India’s flagship project to develop a fifth-generation stealth fighter, has entered a critical phase of industrial negotiation. Following widespread media reports suggesting Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) had been excluded from the...

...Limited (HAL), the state-owned aerospace giant, may be excluded from the initial development phase of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. This potential shift has triggered extensive debate within defence circles, given HAL’s historical status as the cornerstone of India’s...

India’s ambition to field a home-grown fifth-generation fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), faces a silent but critical vulnerability that lies deep within its design process. While the airframe will be manufactured in India and the engines are being developed with...

...suggesting it has been eliminated from the development and manufacturing phase of India's ambitious Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. The state-owned aerospace giant maintains that it is yet to receive any formal communication regarding a change in its role from the...

...sector, three private industrial heavyweights have been selected as the final contenders to develop the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has shortlisted Tata Advanced Systems Limited, a...

...F-16). Similarly, General Electric (GE) was the primary competitor to power India’s fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) with its F414 engine. However, India has chosen a different path. In addition to the Indian Air Force’s existing Rafale fleet, the Indian Navy has...

...However, this gap presents a timely and distinct opportunity for New Delhi: to invite the UAE to join the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, thereby establishing a new axis of stealth air power independent of the traditional Western ecosystem. ad The Anatomy of the F-35 Deal...

...the Rafale F4 as the definitive "bridge" solution for India’s air defence needs until the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) becomes operational, projected for the 2034-35 timeframe. ad Beyond the F3R: A Generational Shift The IAF currently operates the F3R standard, a...

...budget, effectively choking the funding for home-grown projects like the Tejas Mk2 and the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). However, a detailed analysis of the IAF’s projected capital expenditure (CAPEX) suggests these concerns may be unfounded. When structured...

...programmes. Defence sources confirm that funding and timelines for the next-generation Tejas Mk2 and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) remain insulated from the import procurement, safeguarding the nation’s long-term goal of self-reliance in aerospace defence. ad Indigenous...

...led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the last hurdle before the commencement of a project vital to the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. ad Final Political Clearance Awaited The project, estimated to be worth over ₹30,000 crore, has successfully navigated the...

...is increasingly viewed as a pragmatic "bridge" solution to secure air superiority until India’s indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) becomes operational in the mid-2030s. The Pakistan Factor: A Trust Deficit The initial momentum for the F-35 deal, sparked by President Donald...

...(ADA) has taken a significant step forward in the development of India’s fifth-generation fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The agency has released a comprehensive Statement of Work (SOW) inviting vendors to manufacture a test section of a bulkhead frame. This move is...

India’s forthcoming fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), is set to feature a built-in telescopic boarding ladder, marking a significant departure from the design philosophy of the country's legacy combat jets. This integrated access system, similar to...

...thrust envelope of 120–140 kN. This crucial clarification not only solidifies the propulsion roadmap for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme but also strongly suggests that a heavier, more potent iteration of the stealth fighter is on the horizon. ad Two Thrust Variants for...

...India's most ambitious aviation project to date. Dr Samir V Kamat, the Chairman of DRDO, announced that the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)—India’s indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter—is scheduled to roll out its first prototype by the end of 2028. This major milestone will be...

...a critical decision on selecting an international partner to co-develop a high-powered engine for its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), British aerospace major Rolls-Royce has intensified its campaign. The company is now explicitly highlighting its direct involvement in...

...The primary focus of this strategic push is the indigenous development of a high-performance engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). ad A Strategic Enabler for Air and Sea Mr Mukundan stated that Rolls-Royce is eager to support India’s requirement for a powerful propulsion...

...competent industrial partners to execute the detailed design and engineering of the rear fuselage for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This development marks a significant transition for the programme, moving it from the initial configuration definition phase into full-scale...

...fighter, the TEDBF is set to integrate advanced technologies originally designed for India’s fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The new deck-based fighter will share critical mission systems, sensors, and avionics with the AMCA, ensuring high-tech capabilities at a...