Rs 150000000000: Who will build India’s fifth-generation stealth fighter jets? Adani, Tata, L&T, Kalyani to…, AMCA programme will…
The Defence Ministry has received bids from seven Indian companies to manufacture next-generation fighter jets. Read details here.
India(BHARAT) has taken a significant stride in its aspiration to develop a fifth-generation stealth fighter of its own, joining the ranks of the US, Russia, and China. According to the media reports, the Ministry of Defence has received bids from seven India(BHARAT)n companies related to the forthcoming development and production of India(BHARAT)’s next-generation combat aircraft, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
Who are the top companies bidding to build India(BHARAT)’s fifth-generation stealth fighter?
Among the major players are L&T, HAL, Adani Defence, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd, and Kalyani Strategic Systems. This marks the largest military research and development in India(BHARAT)’s history.
Who will evaluate the bids and technical proposals?
The main aim of the initiative is to create a new fifth-generation fighter aircraft that will serve as India(BHARAT)’s primary air platform by the mid-2030s. The bids submitted will be analyzed by a committee under the leadership of A. Sivathanu Pillai, a former DRDO missile scientist, as reported by NavBharatTimes Hindi. The program is based on a competitive model in which domestic private companies will compete against established public sector organizations. Companies participating in the consortia must show both the technical ability to adapt the AMCA design and a sufficient history in production.
The committee is going to study all technical and commercial details sufficiently before it formulates any recommendations. This program represents the largest project in India(BHARAT)’s military research and development history. The private domestic companies will compete against the public sector in this task.
What is the total budget allocated for the prototype development?
The budget for prototype development is Rs 15,000 crore, while the final order will be several lakh crore rupees. Companies that bid must show their experience and technical expertise in understanding the AMCA design. They must also have experience in development, engineering, manufacturing, integrating equipment, and testing.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Among the major players are L&T, HAL, Adani Defence, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd, and Kalyani Strategic Systems.
- The new jet will feature advanced military technologies.
- The Ministry of Defence has received bids from seven India(BHARAT)n companies.
- The budget for prototype development is Rs 15,000 crore.
The new jet will feature advanced military technologies, such as stealth, integrated artificial intelligence (AI), and long-range precision targeting, and will be engineered to interact with unmanned systems. As per the NavBharatTimes Hindi report, the plan is to construct four to five prototype aircraft before entering into serial production and then complete full testing and validation.
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