India to develop its own 5th-generation stealth fighter jet
India is taking a big leap in aerospace tech with the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)—its first homegrown fifth-generation stealth fighter jet.
The goal? Rely less on foreign jets like the Rafale and F-35, and boost self-reliance in defense.
Project Director Krishna Rajendra says the design is locked in, with the first flight planned for late 2027.
AMCA will have an AI-powered 'Electronic pilot'
The AMCA packs twin engines, a single-seat cockpit, stealth features, and super-cruise capability. It'll even have an AI-powered "Electronic Pilot" to help out during missions.
With a hefty ₹15,000 crore investment and five prototypes on the way, India will join countries like the US, Russia, and China in having its own fifth-gen fighter—marking a big step toward tech independence for India's defense industry.