AMCA

Strategic Priority Program

Indian Air Force › R&D

AMCA — Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft

ACTIVE

5th-generation stealth fighter — indigenous design by ADA/HAL

Budget

₹15,000 Cr

Timeline

2024–2035

Sector

Indian Air Force

Indigenisation

90%

R&D READINESS

TRL 5/9

ADA / HAL · Stealth Combat Aircraft

● ACTIVE

INTEL SIGNALS

Strategic priority designation

Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the ₹15,000 Cr AMCA design and prototype development project in March 2024. ADA is developing 5 prototypes in partnership with HAL, powered by GE-F414 engines in Phase 1. EoI issued to onboard private industry partners for prototype assembly.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

These 3 Defence Companies Will Build India’s Dream Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft - Indian Masterminds

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The Quixotic State of Affairs Surrounding the Propulsion Conundrum of Indias Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft - TheWire.in

news.google.com · 17 Aug 2026

Neighbours' stealth jets a worry, may look at other 5th-gen fighters if AMCA slips: IAF chief - The New Indian Express

news.google.com · 03 Oct 2026

Amid Pakistan's J-35 threat, IAF Chief flags fighter shortage: What's happening to India's 5th-gen AMCA... - Moneycontrol.com

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How India’s Private Industry Integration in AMCA Programme Forces Pakistan to Reevaluate Its 5th-Gen Fighter Options - Defence.in

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PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about AMCA

Pipeline Status

TRL-5/9

Prototype Fabrication / EoI

Estimated Budget

₹15,000 Cr

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2034–2035

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Air Force

90% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of AMCA?▾

AMCA — Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft is currently at Technology Readiness Level TRL-5/9 (Prototype Fabrication / EoI). 5th-generation stealth fighter — indigenous design by ADA/HAL

What is the estimated budget or outlay for AMCA?▾

The allocated budget outlay for AMCA is estimated at ₹15,000 Cr.

When is AMCA expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2024–2035 with an operational milestone/induction targeted for 2034–2035.

Which agencies and companies are building AMCA?▾

AMCA is developed in coordination with lead agency: ADA / HAL; development partner: Indian Air Force / Indian Navy; vendors: ADA, HAL, DRDO, Private Industry SPV.

What is the indigenisation level of AMCA?▾

AMCA targets an indigenous content of 90%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

ADA · HAL · DRDO · Private Industry SPV

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