India Clears ₹15,000 Cr AMCA Jet Project

Atit Anand

India’s AMCA fighter jet programme has been approved, signaling a bold leap in aerospace tech and indigenous defence manufacturing.

India Clears ₹15,000 Cr AMCA Jet Project

 

India is taking a strategic leap in air power with the greenlight of its next-generation stealth fighter jet programme — the AMCA. A ₹15,000 crore boost leads the way.

Top 5 Key Insights:

  1. AMCA Gets Government Nod:
    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a ₹15,000 crore allocation for the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.

  2. Next-Gen Air Superiority:
    The AMCA will be India’s first fifth-generation stealth fighter, aimed at enhancing speed, agility, and radar evasion against global threats.

  3. Tejas Legacy, AMCA Future:
    While Tejas jets continue to strengthen the IAF, AMCA is envisioned as their futuristic successor — a leap in design, stealth, and firepower.

  4. Made in India, for the World:
    With private-sector collaboration, the programme aims to evolve into a global manufacturing hub, opening export potential and boosting aerospace jobs.

  5. Strategic Timing, Global Signal:
    The move comes amid regional security concerns and global defence realignment, reinforcing India’s commitment to self-reliance and deterrence.

Wrap-up:
From Tejas to AMCA, India is building not just fighter jets, but future-ready capabilities. The skies may soon echo with indigenous power and purpose.