Centre issues RFP for AMCA fighter project, boosting indigenous defense manufacturing
The Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme to three shortlisted bidders. This marks a significant step towards India's self-reliance in advanced combat aviation. The AMCA is envisioned as a stealth combat aircraft with advanced avionics, supercruise capability, and reduced radar signature. The government plans to build five prototypes, with the selected private defense entity partnering with the Aeronautical Development Agency. State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. has been kept out of this process.
Key Points
- The AMCA project is a major step towards India's self-reliance in fifth-generation stealth combat aircraft development.
- The Ministry of Defence has issued an RFP to three private bidders for the project.
- The AMCA will feature advanced avionics, supercruise capability, and reduced radar signature.
- The project involves building five prototypes through a public-private partnership.
Exam Facts
- Project: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.
- Implementing agency: Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) with industry partnership.
- Shortlisted bidders: Larsen and Toubro-Bharat Electronics Limited combine, Tata Advanced Systems, Bharat Forge-BEML consortium.
- Foundation stone laid for infrastructure project: ₹15,803 crore in Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh.
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