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India Launches Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Facility in Andhra Pradesh
Rajnath Singh, N Chandrababu Naidu launch Combat Aircraft infrastructure facility in Andhra Pradesh
The Economic Times
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India has officially launched the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project with a groundbreaking ceremony in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh. The facility, covering 600 acres and costing ₹15,803 crore (approximately $1.9 billion USD), will manufacture next-generation stealth fighter jets, marking a significant investment in the region.
- 01The AMCA facility will be established on 600 acres in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, approximately 50 kilometers from the Karnataka border.
- 02The project represents an investment of ₹15,803 crore (roughly $1.9 billion USD).
- 03Nara Lokesh, son of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, initially pitched the project to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in February 2025.
- 04The facility's proximity to the Bengaluru-based Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is a significant advantage for the project.
- 05A dedicated flight-testing range is planned to be located near the assembly line to expedite development and execution.
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The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project was officially launched in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. This ambitious project, which will span 600 acres, represents a significant investment of ₹15,803 crore (approximately $1.9 billion USD) and aims to produce next-generation stealth fighter jets. The decision to locate the manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh is seen as a strategic win for Naidu, especially as several other states were competing for the facility. The groundwork for this project was laid by Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh's IT minister, who presented the state's vision to Singh in February 2025. A key advantage for Andhra Pradesh is its proximity to the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in Bengaluru, which is crucial for the AMCA's development. The facility will include a dedicated flight-testing range, essential for reducing development time and ensuring efficient execution of the project.
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The establishment of the AMCA facility is expected to boost local employment and economic development in Andhra Pradesh.
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