Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has announced India’s next big defence milestone: the development of fifth-generation fighter jets, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), powered by engines built in India. Speaking at the ET World Leaders Forum, Singh framed the move as a turning point for India’s air power and its push for self-reliance.
The initiative includes collaboration with France’s Safran to co-develop advanced jet engines, ensuring vital technology transfer and indigenous capability. Singh also urged global investors to tap into India’s growing defence ecosystem, stressing that “Make in India” is now about producing for global security needs.
The AMCA project follows earlier successes like the Tejas fighter and new policy models that bring in private sector expertise. With indigenous engines at its core, India aims to cut supply-chain risks, strengthen aerospace R&D, and emerge as a key global hub for advanced defence manufacturing.
This marks a decisive stride in the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, underscoring India’s resolve to not only meet its own defence needs but also contribute to global stability.
