India To Induct 5.5-Gen Stealth Fighter Jet AMCA By 2035: DRDO Chairman

DRDO Latest News Update: DRDO showcased 40 indigenously developed advanced systems and technologies at the International Defence Aviation Exposition IDAX 2024 during the Tarang Shakti exercise at Tamil Nadu's Sulur. On India's first 5.5-generation stealth aircraft, Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Dr. Samir V. Kamat, said that India's first 5.5-generation stealth aircraft will be inducted by 2035. He further said that India is among the very few nations to develop stealth aircraft. Dr. Samir V. Kamath said, "We are displaying some of our products here that are required by the Air Force. We are hopeful that these products will get into service and that our country will become self-reliant very soon.

The 5.5-Gen AMCA fighter is a stealth aircraft; we have started the development process, and the design is complete. We hope to complete development trials by 2034, and they should be inducted by 2035. India will be one of the few countries that will be able to develop stealth aircraft. It will be a proud moment when development is complete."