India takes a monumental leap towards defence self-reliance as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approves the execution model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. Under the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) will partner with both public and private sector companies on a competitive basis to develop India’s first 5th-generation stealth fighter jet. With a project cost of ₹15,000 crore, the AMCA will feature advanced stealth capabilities, super cruise, electronic warfare systems, and multi-role combat efficiency.<br />This game-changing initiative places India alongside the US, China, and Russia as it prepares to join the elite club of nations operating stealth fighter jets. The AMCA is designed for both the Indian Air Force and Navy, with a prototype expected by 2028–29 and full-scale production slated for 2032–33. It marks a strategic response to increasing regional tensions, especially with China and Pakistan, and addresses India’s urgent need to modernise its air fleet, which has shrunk to 31 squadrons against the required 42.<br />The newly approved industry partnership model levels the playing field for private firms like Tata, Adani, and L&T, challenging the monopoly of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This move is expected to fast-track production timelines, reduce costs, and strengthen India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem.<br />Watch our exclusive coverage of this milestone development on Democratic News TV, with anchor Shibnath, as India moves closer to building its most advanced indigenous fighter jet under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.<br /><br />KEY WORDS:<br />AMCA India<br />Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft<br />India stealth fighter jet<br />5th generation fighter jet India<br />AMCA project latest news<br />Rajnath Singh AMCA approval<br />Aatmanirbhar Bharat defence<br />Indian Air Force AMCA<br />Indigenous fighter jet India<br />Indian defence news 2025<br />AMCA prototype 2028<br />India vs China fighter jets<br />India vs Pakistan air power<br />ADA AMCA development<br />AMCA stealth technology<br />HAL AMCA collaboration<br />Tata defence AMCA<br />India private sector defence<br />Indian fighter jet programme<br />AMCA 2032 production<br /><br />HASH TAGS:<br />#AMCA<br />#AMCAIndia<br />#IndianAirForce<br />#StealthFighter<br />#MakeInIndia<br />#AatmanirbharBharat<br />#DefenseNews<br />#IndianDefense<br />#FighterJetIndia<br />#AMCAProject<br />#MilitaryTechnology<br />#IAFModernization<br />#IndigenousFighterJet<br />#HALIndia<br />#RajnathSingh<br />#DemocraticNewsTV<br />#ShibnathKhan<br />
