SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
In a significant milestone for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, four leading Indian technology companies—Infosys Limited, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Limited, L&T Technology Services (LTTS) Limited, and Cyient Limited—have successfully cleared the technical evaluation phase for the detailed design and engineering of the airframe for India’s first fifth-generation stealth fighter.
The AMCA, a single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather multirole combat aircraft, is being developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the Ministry of Defence to serve the Indian Air Force . Designed to feature advanced stealth capabilities, supercruise, thrust vectoring, and an internal weapons bay, the AMCA aims to position India among the elite nations with fifth-generation fighter technology.
The technical evaluation phase assessed the vendors’ expertise in advanced engineering, design analysis, and digital solutions critical for the AMCA’s airframe, which will incorporate 60-80% carbon-fiber composites (C-FC) by weight to enhance strength, reduce weight, and improve maintainability. The inclusion of private sector tech giants, traditionally known for IT and engineering services, reflects a transformative shift in India’s defense ecosystem, fostering collaboration between defense public sector undertakings (PSUs) like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and private enterprises.
Infosys Limited, headquartered in Bangalore, brings its expertise in digital transformation and AI-powered engineering solutions. With prior exposure to aerospace through contracts with Boeing and Airbus, Infosys is poised to contribute advanced design and simulation capabilities.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), part of the Tata Group, leverages its global aerospace experience, including engineering services for Rolls-Royce and Jaguar Land Rover. TCS’s Centers of Excellence for Aero Structures and Avionics will support the AMCA’s complex design requirements.
L&T Technology Services (LTTS), a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, specializes in engineering research and development (ER&D) across automotive, aerospace, and industrial IoT. LTTS’s experience in manufacturing plant engineering and advanced materials positions it to address the AMCA’s stringent structural demands.
Cyient Limited, a Hyderabad-based leader in aerospace engineering, excels in lifecycle management and sustainable design. With 30% of the world’s fuel-efficient engines engineered by Cyient, its expertise in avionics and digital solutions will enhance the AMCA’s technological edge.
While these companies bring cutting-edge capabilities, concerns have been raised about their limited experience in defense airframe manufacturing compared to traditional aerospace firms. However, their success in the technical evaluation underscores their potential to meet the program’s rigorous standards through innovation and collaboration.
The AMCA program, now in its prototype development phase as of February 2025, is a cornerstone of India’s defense modernization. The next stages of the bidding process will determine which vendor—or combination of vendors—will lead the airframe’s detailed design and engineering. The selected firm(s) will work closely with HAL, which remains India’s only entity with final assembly infrastructure for fighter jets.
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