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India Invites Domestic Bids to Develop Fifth-Generation AMCA Stealth Fighter

Expressions of interest open to Indian companies from all sectors with submissions due by August 16 under an eight-year development timetable.

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Models of military jets, including the J-35A stealth fighter, are displayed at the Avic Chengdu Aircraft pavilion, during the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2025.
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Overview

  • Aeronautical Development Agency issued the EoI on June 18 to shortlist Indian-owned firms for AMCA development, prototyping, flight testing and certification with submissions due by August 16.
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the competitive execution model on May 27 to grant equal opportunity for public sector and private companies to partner on the programme.
  • The project carries a ₹15,000 crore prototype budget for five twin-engine jets targeted to make their maiden flight by 2029 and begin production by 2035.
  • AMCA will be developed in two phases, with the Mark-1 powered by GE F414 engines and the future Mark-2 planned to use an indigenous powerplant.
  • Leading aerospace firms such as Tata Advanced Systems, Larsen & Toubro, Adani Defence, the Mahindra Group and HAL are expected to compete for the prototyping contract.