ENA Sectors 2025-05-27 16:10:12 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, May 27 (KNN)</strong> In a significant push to boost Indias defence self-reliance, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Execution Model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, the Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) will spearhead the development of this fifth-generation fighter jet in collaboration with industry partners.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The model allows both public and private sectors to participate on equal footing, either independently, through joint ventures, or as consortia. Eligible bidders must be Indian entities complying with national laws.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This move is aimed at harnessing domestic expertise and strengthening the aerospace industrial ecosystem, aligning with the governments Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. ADA will soon release an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the development phase.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A committee headed by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, along with representatives from the Indian Air Force and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is exploring ways to increase private sector involvement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">HAL, with vast experience in aerospace manufacturing, remains a key player, while companies like Tata, L&amp;T, Godrej, and Azad Engineering are also expected to contribute.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A full-scale model of the AMCA was recently showcased at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru. Designed for the Indian Air Force, the 25-ton aircraft will incorporate cutting-edge technologies including manned-unmanned teaming and AI-powered systems.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These include multi-sensor data fusion, automatic target identification, and advanced navigation aids.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Once operational, AMCA is set to place India among the few nations with indigenous fifth-generation fighter capabilities.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42226 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/defence-minister-approves-execution-of-advanced-medium-combat-aircraft-programme 2025-05-27 16:10:12 knnindia.co.in