India's Fifth-generation Fighter Jet Project

Recently, Cabinet Committee on Security green lights project for India's fifth-generation fighter jet.

Key Points

India's Entry to Elite Group: India joins US, Russia, and China in developing fifth-gen fighter jets with AMCA.
Project Details and Manufacturing: Aeronautical Development Agency and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to lead project and manufacturing.
Approval Timeline and Progress: CCS approval waited for 1.5 years, with preliminary design review completed in 2022.
Timeline for Rollout and Flight: AMCA slated to roll out within 3.5 years of approval, with first flight scheduled a year after.
Engine Specifications: AMCA Mk1 to use existing 90kN class engine, while Mk2 to feature indigenous 110kN engine.