Defence ministry issues RFP for 5th-gen stealth jet project; 3 pvt players in race, HAL out
The Indian Defence Ministry has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the development of a 5th-generation stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). Three private companies have been shortlisted for the project, marking a departure from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd's involvement in major fighter jet programs. The first prototype is expected to be completed by early 2027, with serial production anticipated to start in the mid-2030s.
- ▪The AMCA project aims to create a stealth fighter jet to compete with the US's F35 and Russia's Su-57.
- ▪The prototype phase of the AMCA is budgeted at Rs 15,000 crore.
- ▪The shortlisted bidders include Tata Advanced Systems, Larsen and Toubro with Bharat Electronics, and Bharat Forge with Bharat Earth Movers.
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News/Defence News/Defence ministry issues RFP for 5th-generation stealth jet project AMCA; 3 private players in race, HAL outDefence ministry issues RFP for 5th-generation stealth jet project AMCA; 3 private players in race, HAL outSurendra Singh / TNN / May 28, 2026, 04:39 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge New Delhi: In an important step towards building India’s own stealth 5th-generation fighter jet, the defence ministry on Wednesday issued a request for proposal (RFP) to three shortlisted private players for development and production of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), which will rival US’s F35 Lightning II and Russian Su-57 stealth fighters once developed.
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