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India readies AMCA stealth fighter RFP next month for three private consortia bids
Politics
Published on 12 May 2026
Three private-led teams could shape the next stealth
India’s AMCA fifth-generation stealth fighter programme is moving into a pivotal stage, with the government expected to issue an RFP next month. The bid invitation will go to three shortlisted, private sector-led consortia, marking a notable shift toward involving industry more directly in advanced defence manufacturing and accelerating the programme’s path forward.
- Government expected to issue the AMCA RFP next month
- Three shortlisted private-led consortia will compete
- The move signals a shift toward deeper industry participation
- Competition could influence timelines and production strategy
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