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India Gazette
28-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Defence experts hail govt's decision to approve AMCA Programme Execution Model, calls it a
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], May 28 (ANI): Defence experts on Wednesday hailed the government's decision to approve the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model and called it a game-changing step for India's defence. Defence Expert Shiwalee Deshpande said that the decision shows the country's and the government's faith in the indigenisation and the Make in India defence technology. 'The government's decision to give its manufacturing to the private players is a game-changing step. It shows the countries' and the government's faith in the indigenisation and the Make in India defence technology... The future wars are going to be very difficult. So this is a welcome step to increase our air power in a world where countries are developing fifth-generation and sixth-generation aircraft... Since the private and public sectors will work jointly on this project, we will get the aircraft ready quickly and as and when we require them.' Retired Air Vice Marshal Suryakant Chintaman Chafekar said that Intelligence gathering and creating new systems are a race in the present scenario, and buying another country's aircraft can pass on information to other countries. 'Intelligence gathering and creating new systems are a race in the present scenario. If we buy another country's aircraft, half of the things about it, like the communication system, radar, or the frequency it uses, are known to the world,' he said. 'After the success of our air defence system in Operation Sindoor, we are on a high. Make in India has been appreciated worldwide because of our defence system... That's why we have embarked on this (AMCA programme). However, the government fully realises that there is no way that only PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) can take on this job. That is why they have opened it up in a big way to the private industries... Private sector involvement will give impetus to producing the fifth generation aircraft,' Chafekar added. Calling it a bold step for the Indian Armed Forces, he said, 'We have to be careful about the timeline. Our experience with Tejas was not good because the timeline could not be followed.' On May 27, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model, a key step to boost India's indigenous defence capabilities and strengthen the domestic aerospace industry, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in an official statement. According to the MoD's statement, in a significant push towards enhancing India's indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is set to execute the programme through industry partnership. The Execution Model approach provides equal opportunities to both the private and public sectors on a competitive basis. They can bid either independently or as a joint venture, or as a consortium. The entity/bidder should be an Indian company compliant with the laws and regulations of the country, the statement said. This is an important step towards harnessing the indigenous expertise, capability and capacity to develop the AMCA prototype, which will be a major milestone towards Aatmanirbharta in the aerospace sector. ADA will shortly issue an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the AMCA Development Phase, the statement added. Following the announcement, the stock markets reacted strongly to the development, with shares of defence and related companies rising by around 6 per cent at the time of reporting. The stocks of defence and allied sectors such as Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Cochin Shipyard, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Bharat Dynamics (BDL), BEML, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL), Ideaforge Technology, Bharat Electronics, Apollo Micro Systems, and Paras Defence and Space Technologies were up between 1 and 6 per cent. Following the news, the Nifty India Defence index reached 8,674.05, a fresh 52-week high. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka govt will not allow shifting of HAL out of Bengaluru, says deputy CM Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the state government would not allow the shifting of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) production units out of Bengaluru. He was reacting to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's proposal to relocate HAL's advanced production facilities to his state. "I don't want to comment on whatever they demand. I want Parliament members and Central ministers to react to this, but as the government, we will not allow anything to be shifted. We will give land if they want to expand," Shivakumar told reporters here. "They can get any new thing if they want, we will not come in their way, but as far as Karnataka is concerned, HAL is our pride, Nehruji gave this to us," he added. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model, a key step to boost India's indigenous defence capabilities and strengthen the domestic aerospace industry, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in an official statement. According to the MoD's statement, in a significant push towards enhancing India's indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is set to execute the programme through industry partnership. The Execution Model approach provides equal opportunities to both the private and public sectors on a competitive basis. They can bid either independently or as a joint venture, or as consortia. The entity/bidder should be an Indian company compliant with the laws and regulations of the country, the statement said. This is an important step towards harnessing the indigenous expertise, capability and capacity to develop the AMCA prototype, which will be a major milestone towards Aatmanirbharta in the aerospace sector. ADA will shortly issue an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the AMCA Development Phase, the statement added.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Karnataka govt will not allow shifting of HAL out of Bengaluru: DK Shivakumar amid AP's relocation push
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 27 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the state government would not allow the shifting of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) production units out of Bengaluru. He was reacting to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's proposal to relocate HAL's advanced production facilities to his state. 'I don't want to comment on whatever they demand. I want Parliament members and Central ministers to react to this, but as the government, we will not allow anything to be shifted. We will give land if they want to expand,' Shivakumar told reporters here. 'They can get any new thing if they want, we will not come in their way, but as far as Karnataka is concerned, HAL is our pride, Nehruji gave this to us,' he added. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model, a key step to boost India's indigenous defence capabilities and strengthen the domestic aerospace industry, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in an official statement. According to the MoD's statement, in a significant push towards enhancing India's indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is set to execute the programme through industry partnership. The Execution Model approach provides equal opportunities to both the private and public sectors on a competitive basis. They can bid either independently or as a joint venture, or as consortia. The entity/bidder should be an Indian company compliant with the laws and regulations of the country, the statement said. This is an important step towards harnessing the indigenous expertise, capability and capacity to develop the AMCA prototype, which will be a major milestone towards Aatmanirbharta in the aerospace sector. ADA will shortly issue an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the AMCA Development Phase, the statement added. (ANI)
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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Rajnath Singh approves execution of indigenous fighter jet programme
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the "execution model" to implement a mega project to indigenously develop a fifth generation deep penetration advanced medium combat aircraft for the Indian Air force India has been working on the ambitious AMCA project to develop the medium weight deep penetration fighter jet with advanced stealth features to bolster its air power capability. The defence ministry said on Tuesday that Singh has approved the "Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model." "In a significant push towards enhancing India's indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model," it said. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is set to execute the programme through Industry partnership. The defence ministry said the "Execution Model" approach provides equal opportunities to both private and public sectors on competitive basis. "They can bid either independently or as joint venture or as consortia. The entity/bidder should be an Indian company compliant with the laws and regulations of the country," it said in a statement. "This is an important step towards harnessing the indigenous expertise, capability and capacity to develop the AMCA prototype, which will be a major milestone towards Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in the aerospace sector," it said. The cabinet committee on security led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given in-principle approval to the fighter jet programme last year. The initial development cost of the project has been estimated at around Rs 15,000 crore. The IAF has been pushing for the AMCA project in view of its long-term requirement. India's confidence in the development of the AMCA saw a significant jump after the development of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
News18
27-05-2025
- Business
- News18
What Are 5th Generation Fighter Jets? How AMCA Will Give India A Strategic Edge? Explained
Last Updated: The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft will significantly push India's indigenous defence capabilities and foster a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem The defence ministry has approved the 'execution model" for Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme to develop the medium weight deep penetration fighter jets to bolster its air capability. The defence ministry said on Tuesday that Union minister Rajnath Singh has approved the 'Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model." 'In a significant push towards enhancing India's indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model," it said. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) will lead the AMCA project in collaboration with private industry partners. Termed as India's answer to fifth-generation air power, the AMCA is expected to be a stealth-heavy, multi-role platform incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as sensor fusion, internal weapons bays, advanced avionics, and supercruise capability. What Is Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft? The AMCA is a 25-tonne twin-engine aircraft with an internal fuel tank of 6.5-tonne capacity. Its advanced stealth features will enable it to meet new and developing challenges in modern warfare. The initial cost of the project is estimated to be Rs 15,000 crore. advetisement The fifth-generation stealth fighter jet also boasts of an Electronic Pilot powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) for advanced decision-making. It also has Netcentric Warfare Systems for real-time combat coordination, an internal weapon bay for a range of weapons, and Integrated Vehicle Health Management for predictive maintenance, as mentioned in an India Today report. It will also aid in complex combat situations and provide seamless coordination with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The internal weapons bay can carry up to four long-range air-to-air missiles and several precision-guided munitions, with a payload of 1,500 kg, The Indian Express reported. The fifth-generation aircraft are different from Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and have low electromagnetic signature, making it difficult for enemy radar to detect it. With AMCA, India has joined the list of select nations which have developed a fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft. The United States has the F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II, China has the J-20 Mighty Dragon and Russia has the Sukhoi Su-57. How Soon Will India Get AMCA? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has committed to delivering the AMCA by 2035. 'This journey began only in 2024, when the Cabinet Committee on Security sanctioned the project," DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat had previously said. 'It will take ten years, and we have committed to delivering the platform by 2035." One critical component of developing AMCA is the engine, which is likely to be developed through a joint venture with a foreign original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The cabinet committee on security, led by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the full-scale engineering development of five AMCA prototypes in March 2024, with an initial budget of over Rs 15,000 crore. With several major indigenous systems like VSHORAD, MPATGM, and LCA Mk II also nearing induction, India's defence industrial base is poised for a transformative decade. What Are F35 And Su-57 5th Generation Fighter Jets? Advertisement The 15th edition of Aero India in Bengaluru on February 10 showcases some of the most advanced Russia's Su57E fighter jets and USA's F35. The Sukhoi Su-57 is a twin-engine stealth multi-role fighter aircraft developed by Sukhoi. It has a maximum speed of Mach 1.8, can carry up to 7.4 tonnes of weapons, including air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles. It has a maximum operating altitude of 54,100 feet and has a combat range of 1,864 miles. Russia, which has about 76 Su-57s, is looking to sell the aircraft to India and UAE, according to an Indian Express report. The F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft by Lockheed Martin are the 'most widely-deployed fifth-generation fighter, integrates advanced stealth, unparalleled situational awareness and networked combat capabilities", the defence ministry said in a statement. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a latest generation single-seat fighter aircraft, and has dozens of advanced capabilities such as ultra-high frequency voice and data and joint precision and approach landing systems, and the cutting-edge Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL) for low-observable platforms. advetisement It has a payload of 18,000 pounds, with a speed of Mach 1.6 and has an internal fuel capacity of 18,498 pounds. The F-35 contains state-of-the-art tactical data links that provide the secure sharing of data among its flight members as well as other airborne, surface and ground-based platforms required to perform assigned missions. The F-35's engine produces 43,000 lbs of thrust and consists of a three-stage fan, a six-stage compressor, an annular combustor, a single-stage high-pressure turbine, and a two-stage low-pressure turbine. Characteristics Of Each Generation Of Fighter Jets Explained Generation 1 – Early Era Jets (1940-1950): This era marked the transition from propellers to jet engines, though the technology was still nascent. These jets lacked radar, had only machine guns and unguided rockets, and were limited in speed and altitude. Their design and construction were quite basic. Notable examples include the F-86 Sabre (USA), MiG-15 (USSR), Gloster Meteor (UK), de Havilland Vampire (UK), and Dassault Ouragan (France). advetisement Generation 2 – Supersonic And Radar Era (1950-1960): Jets in this era achieved supersonic speeds, incorporated basic radar, and introduced air-to-air missiles like the AIM-9. Radar became crucial in warfare. Examples include the MiG-21 (USSR), F-104 Starfighter (USA), Mirage III (France), and English Electric Lightning (UK). Generation 3 – Advent Of Multi-Role (1970-1980): Jets evolved to perform both air-to-ground and air-to-air attacks. With digital avionics, fly-by-wire systems, and improved thrust-to-weight ratios, they became more manoeuvrable and adaptable to various missions. Notable examples include the F-4 Phantom II (USA), MiG-23 and MiG-27 (USSR), SEPECAT Jaguar (UK/France), and Mirage F1 (France). Generation 3.5 – Upgraded 3rd Generation (1980-1990): This generation modernised older aircraft with Pulse-Doppler radar, glass cockpits, limited BVR missile capabilities, and digital systems. Examples include the MiG-23MLD (USSR), F-4E (USA), F-5E Tiger II (USA), Mirage F1 CR/CT (France), and MiG-21 Bison (India). top videos View All Generation 4 (Since 1990s): Fighter planes underwent a digital revolution, becoming part of a complex network rather than solitary fighters. Modern warfare now involves information, communication, and technology. Fighter jets in this era became centres of digital technology, advanced avionics, and network-centric warfare. Examples include the Mirage 2000 (France), MiG-29 (USSR), F/A-18 Hornet (USA), JAS 39 Gripen A/B (Sweden), and HAL Tejas Mk1 (India). Generation 4.5 – Advanced 4th Generation: These jets, technically 4th Generation, have been upgraded with modern technology, improved avionics, advanced sensors, and weapon systems. Sometimes called '4th Generation Plus," they incorporate some 5th Generation technologies like sensor fusion and low radar visibility. Examples include the MiG-29SMT/UPG (Russia/India), Dassault Mirage 2000-5 (France), F-16 Block 50/52+ (USA), HAL Tejas Mk1A (India), JAS 39 Gripen C/D, and Dassault Rafale. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) India defence ministry Indian fighter jets News18 Explains Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 27, 2025, 12:37 IST News explainers What Are 5th Generation Fighter Jets? How AMCA Will Give India A Strategic Edge? Explained
