India Initiates Indigenous Fighter Jet Development Under AMCA Programme

India is advancing its defense capabilities by initiating the development of a homegrown fighter jet through the Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. The government has issued a Request for Proposal inviting Tata Advanced Systems, Larsen and Toubro, and Bharat Forge to submit bids for the project.

Notably, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), a major state-run aerospace company, has been left out of this procurement process. The AMCA project aims to equip the Indian Air Force with a medium-weight fighter jet featuring advanced stealth capabilities, complementing the existing Tejas aircraft as the future cornerstone of India's air combat strength.

(With inputs from agencies.)