The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) to facilitate the development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet. This initiative aims to identify and shortlist Indian companies, including single entities, joint ventures, or consortia, that possess the technical expertise necessary for AMCA’s development, prototype construction, flight testing, and certification. Eligible companies must comply with Indian laws and regulations, demonstrating experience in aerospace and defense, the capability to implement the AMCA design, and expertise in development, engineering, manufacturing, equipping, integration, testing, quality management, and customer support. Shortlisted entities will also need to establish a manufacturing facility for serial production. The project’s timeline for development, prototyping, flight testing, and certification is set to be within eight years from the contract’s effective date. This move follows Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s approval of the AMCA Programme Execution Model in May, which is designed to boost indigenous defense capabilities and strengthen the domestic aerospace industry.
