BENGALURU, Jan 4 : Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Sunday highlighted India’s ambitious next-generation fighter programmes, Tejas Mark II and AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft), describing them as milestones set to surpass previous achievements while incorporating contemporary technologies.
Speaking at the Tejas-25 national seminar hosted by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), he said the teams behind these projects are working diligently to ensure the aircraft are equipped with cutting-edge capabilities and delivered on improved timelines.
The two-day seminar, marking 25 years of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), brought together scientists, defence experts, and industry leaders to chart the roadmap for Indian aviation toward 2047.
The Mark II is an upgraded version of India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, designed to offer enhanced range, payload, and multirole capabilities. With advanced avionics and weapons systems, it is aimed at replacing older fighter jets in the Indian Air Force and strengthening India’s self-reliance in defence aviation.
The AMCA is India’s next-generation stealth fighter, being developed as a fifth-generation aircraft with features like stealth technology, supercruise capability, and advanced avionics. It is envisioned to provide the Indian Air Force with a technological edge in air combat and represents a major step toward cutting-edge indigenous fighter development for 2047.
ADA officials outlined plans for enhanced variants and next-generation aircraft under Mark II and AMCA, underscoring India’s push for self-reliance in defence technology and a technologically advanced air force.
The event features technical sessions, panel discussions, and presentations on future projects, highlighting India’s strategic journey in indigenous aviation innovation.
(UNI)
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