SOURCE: AFI
In a positive development for India’s indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, Dr. Jitendra Jadhav, Director of the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), has confirmed the successful completion of the AMCA’s Critical Design Review (CDR). This crucial stage signifies the finalization of the aircraft’s design, paving the way for its physical realization.
With the design phase behind them, the ADA can now focus on manufacturing the AMCA. The exciting news is that metal cutting, the initial step in the manufacturing process, has already begun. This signifies a significant leap forward in the AMCA program timeline.
The next anticipated milestone will be the release of tenders for AMCA’s manufacturing. This will open the door for qualified companies to participate in building this next-generation combat aircraft for the Indian Air Force.