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Why in News?

On 27 May 2026, the Ministry of Defence issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to three private-sector bidders for the development and production of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's first indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft.

The move marks a major milestone in India's efforts to achieve self-reliance in advanced military aviation.


Key Highlights

Project Budget

  • Prototype development budget: ₹15,000 crore.
  • One of India's most ambitious indigenous defence aviation projects.

Shortlisted Bidders

For the first time, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has not been included in a major fighter aircraft production competition.

Selected Bidders

  1. Tata Advanced Systems Limited
  2. Larsen & Toubro in partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited
  3. Bharat Forge in partnership with BEML

Reason for HAL Exclusion

  • HAL will focus on:
    • Tejas Mk-1A production.
    • Tejas Mk-2 development.
    • Other ongoing aerospace programmes.

Bidding Timeline

Important Dates

  • Bidding process begins: 11 June 2026
  • Final bid opening: 28 July 2026

Production Facility

The aircraft will be manufactured at the:

Integration and Flight Testing Complex

Located in Andhra Pradesh.

The facility is specifically designed for advanced aerospace manufacturing and flight testing.


Technical Specifications

Aircraft Configuration

The AMCA will be:

  • Medium-weight fighter aircraft.
  • Twin-engine configuration.
  • Multi-role combat aircraft.
  • Stealth-capable platform.
  • Equipped with super-cruise capability.
  • Internal weapons bay design.

Payload Capacity

Internal Payload

  • 1,500 kg

External Payload

  • 5,500 kg

Operational Ceiling

  • Maximum altitude: 55,000 feet

Project Timeline

2027

  • Completion of first prototype expected.

2028–29

  • Expected first flight window.

Mid-2030s

  • Serial production expected to begin.

Importance of AMCA

The project will:

  • Strengthen India's air power.
  • Reduce dependence on foreign fighter aircraft.
  • Promote indigenous defence manufacturing.
  • Advance stealth aviation technologies.
  • Support the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Additional Information

Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)

Key Facts

  • India's first indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter project.
  • Designed to compete with:
    • F-35 Lightning II
    • Sukhoi Su-57
  • Features stealth, super-cruise, advanced sensors, and network-centric warfare capabilities.

Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)

Key Facts

  • Established in 1984.
  • Headquarters: Bengaluru.
  • Functions under Defence Research and Development Organisation.
  • Responsible for:
    • Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme.
    • Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.

हिंदी

रक्षा मंत्रालय ने 5वीं पीढ़ी के AMCA स्टील्थ लड़ाकू विमान के लिए RFP जारी किया

चर्चा में क्यों?

27 मई 2026 को Ministry of Defence ने भारत के पहले स्वदेशी 5वीं पीढ़ी के स्टील्थ लड़ाकू विमान Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) के विकास और उत्पादन हेतु तीन निजी कंपनियों को Request for Proposal (RFP) जारी किया।

यह भारत की आत्मनिर्भर रक्षा क्षमता को मजबूत करने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम है।


प्रमुख बिंदु

परियोजना बजट

  • प्रोटोटाइप विकास हेतु ₹15,000 करोड़ निर्धारित।
  • भारत की सबसे महत्वाकांक्षी रक्षा विमानन परियोजनाओं में से एक।

चयनित कंपनियाँ

इस बार Hindustan Aeronautics Limited को शामिल नहीं किया गया।

चयनित बोलीदाता

  1. Tata Advanced Systems Limited
  2. Larsen & Toubro + Bharat Electronics Limited
  3. Bharat Forge + BEML

HAL को बाहर रखने का कारण

  • HAL वर्तमान में:
    • तेजस Mk-1A
    • तेजस Mk-2
    • अन्य विमानन परियोजनाओं

पर ध्यान केंद्रित कर रहा है।


बोली प्रक्रिया

महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ

  • बोली प्रक्रिया प्रारंभ: 11 जून 2026
  • अंतिम बोली खोलना: 28 जुलाई 2026

उत्पादन स्थल

विमान का निर्माण:

Integration and Flight Testing Complex

में किया जाएगा।

स्थान:

Andhra Pradesh


तकनीकी विशेषताएँ

विन्यास

AMCA होगा:

  • मध्यम भार वाला लड़ाकू विमान।
  • ट्विन-इंजन युक्त।
  • बहु-भूमिका (Multi-role) विमान।
  • स्टील्थ क्षमता से लैस।
  • सुपर-क्रूज़ क्षमता युक्त।
  • आंतरिक हथियार भंडारण प्रणाली।

पेलोड क्षमता

आंतरिक

  • 1,500 किलोग्राम

बाहरी

  • 5,500 किलोग्राम

परिचालन ऊँचाई

  • अधिकतम ऊँचाई: 55,000 फीट

परियोजना समयरेखा

2027

  • पहला प्रोटोटाइप तैयार होने की संभावना।

2028–29

  • पहली उड़ान की संभावना।

2030 के दशक का मध्य

  • बड़े पैमाने पर उत्पादन शुरू होने की संभावना।

AMCA का महत्व

यह परियोजना:

  • भारतीय वायु शक्ति को मजबूत करेगी।
  • विदेशी लड़ाकू विमानों पर निर्भरता कम करेगी।
  • स्वदेशी रक्षा उत्पादन को बढ़ावा देगी।
  • उन्नत स्टील्थ तकनीक विकसित करेगी।
  • आत्मनिर्भर भारत अभियान को मजबूत करेगी।

अतिरिक्त जानकारी

AMCA

प्रमुख तथ्य

  • भारत की पहली स्वदेशी 5वीं पीढ़ी की स्टील्थ लड़ाकू विमान परियोजना।
  • प्रतिस्पर्धी विमान:
    • F-35 Lightning II
    • Sukhoi Su-57

ADA (Aeronautical Development Agency)

प्रमुख तथ्य

  • स्थापना: 1984
  • मुख्यालय: Bengaluru
  • Defence Research and Development Organisation के अंतर्गत कार्यरत।
  • LCA और AMCA परियोजनाओं की प्रमुख विकास एजेंसी।

Bilingual MCQs

1. The Ministry of Defence issued the AMCA RFP on:

रक्षा मंत्रालय ने AMCA हेतु RFP कब जारी किया?

A. 25 May 2026
B. 26 May 2026
C. 27 May 2026 ✅
D. 28 May 2026

Answer / उत्तर: C


2. AMCA stands for:

AMCA का पूर्ण रूप क्या है?

A. Advanced Military Combat Aircraft
B. Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft ✅
C. Airborne Medium Combat Aircraft
D. Advanced Multi-role Combat Aircraft

Answer / उत्तर: B


3. The AMCA prototype development budget is:

A. ₹10,000 crore
B. ₹12,000 crore
C. ₹15,000 crore ✅
D. ₹20,000 crore

Answer / उत्तर: C


4. AMCA is India's first indigenous:

A. 3rd Generation Fighter
B. 4th Generation Fighter
C. 4.5 Generation Fighter
D. 5th Generation Stealth Fighter ✅

Answer / उत्तर: D


5. Which company was excluded from the bidding process?

A. BEL
B. Tata Advanced Systems
C. HAL ✅
D. Bharat Forge

Answer / उत्तर: C


6. The bidding process begins on:

A. 1 June 2026
B. 11 June 2026 ✅
C. 21 June 2026
D. 1 July 2026

Answer / उत्तर: B


7. The final bid opening is scheduled for:

A. 20 July 2026
B. 25 July 2026
C. 28 July 2026 ✅
D. 30 July 2026

Answer / उत्तर: C


8. AMCA will be manufactured in:

A. Karnataka
B. Telangana
C. Andhra Pradesh ✅
D. Tamil Nadu

Answer / उत्तर: C


9. AMCA is a:

A. Single-engine Fighter
B. Twin-engine Fighter ✅
C. Transport Aircraft
D. Trainer Aircraft

Answer / उत्तर: B


10. The operational ceiling of AMCA is:

A. 45,000 feet
B. 50,000 feet
C. 55,000 feet ✅
D. 60,000 feet

Answer / उत्तर: C


11. ADA was established in:

A. 1980
B. 1982
C. 1984 ✅
D. 1986

Answer / उत्तर: C


12. ADA headquarters is located in:

A. Hyderabad
B. Chennai
C. Bengaluru ✅
D. Pune

Answer / उत्तर: C

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