Rajnath Singh, Chandrababu Naidu Lay Foundation Stone for AMCA Project

The foundation stone for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme infrastructure is being laid on 15 May 2026 at Puttaparthi in Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. The project has an estimated infrastructure investment of ₹15,803 crore and covers about 650 acres.

Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Programme

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, or AMCA, is India’s first indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet programme. The programme is associated with the Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Aeronautical Development Agency.

Project Features and Industrial Base

The AMCA facility is expected to generate about 7,500 direct high-skilled jobs. The project is linked with prototype development after formal approval by the Cabinet Committee on Security in March 2024.

Associated Defence Manufacturing Projects

The event also includes the launch of multiple defence, aerospace, and drone manufacturing projects in Andhra Pradesh. Rajnath Singh is also laying the foundation stone for a new Naval Systems Manufacturing Facility for Bharat Dynamics Limited at T Sirasapalli village in Anakapalli district.

Important Facts for Exams

• The AMCA stands for Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.
• The AMCA is planned as India’s first indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet.
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Aeronautical Development Agency are linked with the AMCA programme.
• The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the AMCA programme in March 2024.

Exhibition and Technology Showcase

An AMCA exhibition and technology showcase are part of the event. The showcase includes scale models, mission simulations, and avionics displays.