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  • Jul 03, 2024
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“AMCA PROTOTYPE READY BY 2028-29, PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT PLANNED”

Why in the news?

  • The Defence Ministry plans private sector involvement for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) prototype, expected by 2028-29.
  • The AMCA project aims for production by 2032-33 and induction by 2034, with significant industry participation.
source:scribd

About Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA):

  • India’s fifth-generation multirole fighter jet.
  • Larger than other Indian Air Force fighters.
  • Positions India among nations with fifth-generation fighters.
  • Designed by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under DRDO.
  • Manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
  • Stealth: Advanced stealth features to evade enemy radar.
About DRDO:

  • Established: 1958
  • Motto: “Balasya Mulam Vigyanam” (Strength’s Origin is in Science)
  • Role: Enhancing India’s defence capabilities through indigenous design and development of advanced weapon systems and technologies.
  • Impact: Contributes significantly to national security, territorial sovereignty, and self-reliance in critical defence technologies.
  • Head: Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, and Director General of DRDO
  • Laboratories: 53 specialised labs across India working under the technology clusters in collaboration with the Armed Forces, industry, and academia.

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/indias-indigenous-fifth-gen-fighter-jet-amca-features-why-it-is-important/