India Set to Join Elite Club with AMCA Fighter Jet by 2035
India is on track to receive its first indigenously developed fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), by 2035. This marks a significant leap in the country’s defense capabilities and showcases its progress in aerospace technology under the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative.
The AMCA is being developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Indian Air Force (IAF). The fighter jet will feature cutting-edge stealth technology, supercruise capability, advanced avionics, and AI-assisted systems, placing India among nations with advanced air combat capabilities.
While India targets a 2035 induction, the United States and China are expected to unveil their seventh-generation fighter jets in the coming decade, indicating the rapidly advancing pace of global military aviation.
Key Features of AMCA:
- Stealth design with internal weapon bays
- Twin-engine configuration
- Capable of carrying advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles
- Designed for both manned and unmanned missions
- Enhanced situational awareness and electronic warfare capabilities
This development not only boosts national defense but also enhances India’s standing in global military innovation.
