India's AMCA: Seven Companies Compete to Develop Indigenous 5th-Generation Stealth Fighter

Oct 01, 2025 02:15 pm CST

India moves closer to joining the exclusive club of nations with fifth-generation fighter aircraft as seven major Indian companies bid to partner with DRDO for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project. This Rs 2 lakh crore initiative aims to produce over 125 stealth fighters featuring advanced technology comparable to the American F-22 and F-35. The project represents a significant milestone in India's military modernization efforts and push for indigenous defense manufacturing.