Saturday, February 14, 2026

HAL is already overburdened. Inclusion of private players for AMCA is a pragmatic approach


 
India's ₹15,000 crore Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has surprisingly excluded state-run HAL from its initial manufacturing shortlist. Private firms like Tata, L&T, and Bharat Forge are now being considered. This marks a significant policy shift to involve the private sector in developing India's fifth-generation stealth fighter, aiming for efficiency and diversified defense manufacturing, though HAL may join later.


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