India Extends Deadline for AMCA Fighter Jet Bids to October
· India · The Hindu
The Aeronautical Development Agency has extended the deadline for Indian defence companies to submit bids for the indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) by two months. The new submission deadline is now October 30, 2026, with bid openings scheduled for October 31. The extension was granted after prospective bidders, including the Larsen & Toubro-Bharat Electronics Limited combine, Tata Advanced Systems, and Bharat Forge, requested more time to prepare their proposals. The AMCA project is designed to develop a fighter aircraft equipped with advanced stealth, sensor fusion, and network-centric warfare capabilities.
Why it matters
This delay impacts the timeline for India's ambitious indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet programme, which is critical for modernising the Indian Air Force's aerial combat capabilities.
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