Is ADA constructing the prototype and already contracting parters for the subcomponenets or basically nothing will happen until contract to consortium is given?
Prototype will happen after the consortium is chosen. Not sure about the sub components.
Different parts and lrus do not depend on the main integrator , these work schedules are on own terms under ADA and other nodal labs. Like the RAS plates, radar, radome, landing gear, iwb etc are with the respective labs who are developing these items. Similarly the airframe components are also on the same track. Here is the AMCA bulkhead machining related work that came out last week. I think you all remember it was said that we can not make the whole bulkhead in one single piece, instead 2 pieces will be joined together. That is what being done in below sow.
Apologies I didn't understand
These are selecting bidders who will start manufacturing and it will not be assembled once consortium is selected?
Is first flight possible before 2030 granted consortium is awared in Q4 2026-27?
Don't know why but I don't trust the french to do whole ToT.
They have shortlisted 3 from the consortia bids. Planning to complete the process in 3 months.
Three shortlisted (my guess)
1. L&T + BEL + Dynamatic Technologies
2. HAL + VEM + JK
3. TASL or BFL
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So due to this private sector consortium project, rollout is now delayed by 2-3 years to 2029-2030 
This will get inducted by 2038-40 only
LCA too took 3 decades from start to induction, what lessons did they learn?
This will get inducted by 2038-40 only
LCA too took 3 decades from start to induction, what lessons did they learn?
It will be even funnier if L1 bidder is HAL
AMCA fighter jet programme: Tata, L&T, Bharat Forge in fighter jet race; HAL out - The Economic Times
Tata Advanced Systems, L&T and Bharat Forge have been shortlisted to build next-gen AMCA fighter jets after technical evaluation. HAL is out, with the final winner to be chosen in three months.
Three private sector companies have been shortlisted to develop and manufacture next generation fighter jets under the Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, with a final winner to be decided within the next three months.
Sources said that after a scrutiny of technical bids by seven Indian entities, three companies -- Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Larsen & Toubro and Bharat Forge -- have been shortlisted, with the remaining companies like state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) out of the race.
The selection of the final winner is expected to take place within three months, after the shortlisted companies submit detailed commercial proposals for manufacturing prototypes of the next generation jets.
While all leading Indian manufacturers submitted bids for the mega contract, the shortlisting was based on technical expertise, manufacturing capabilities, order book and financial strength.
The bidders were required to prove that they have the technical capability to absorb the AMCA design and possess adequate experience in development, engineering, manufacturing, equipping and testing, among other things. One of the clauses also discouraged companies with a large outstanding order book.
As per plans, the winner of the competition will work with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to produce five prototypes of AMCA. The ministry has allocated an indicative budget of ₹15,000 crore for the prototype stage. The final order however is expected to be in several multiples of that, once the aircraft is proven and ordered by the Air Force.
This is arguably India's biggest ever military research and development program. The new, fifth generation fighter jet is slated to become India's mainstay aerial platform from the mid 2030s. After the development, 120 fighter jets are expected to be ordered in the first batch, with deliveries expected to start by 2035. The number is expected to go up significantly in the coming years as more advanced variants are developed.
The new jets will feature the latest military technologies, including stealth features, integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), long range targeting capabilities and the ability to jointly operate with unmanned systems
Happy to stand with IDDM, anyday
. Happy that a certain israeli company was kept out
I love it!!!AMCA fighter jet programme: Tata, L&T, Bharat Forge in fighter jet race; HAL out - The Economic Times
Tata Advanced Systems, L&T and Bharat Forge have been shortlisted to build next-gen AMCA fighter jets after technical evaluation. HAL is out, with the final winner to be chosen in three months.m.economictimes.com
Three private sector companies have been shortlisted to develop and manufacture next generation fighter jets under the Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, with a final winner to be decided within the next three months.
Sources said that after a scrutiny of technical bids by seven Indian entities, three companies -- Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Larsen & Toubro and Bharat Forge -- have been shortlisted, with the remaining companies like state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) out of the race.
The selection of the final winner is expected to take place within three months, after the shortlisted companies submit detailed commercial proposals for manufacturing prototypes of the next generation jets.
While all leading Indian manufacturers submitted bids for the mega contract, the shortlisting was based on technical expertise, manufacturing capabilities, order book and financial strength.
The bidders were required to prove that they have the technical capability to absorb the AMCA design and possess adequate experience in development, engineering, manufacturing, equipping and testing, among other things. One of the clauses also discouraged companies with a large outstanding order book.
As per plans, the winner of the competition will work with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to produce five prototypes of AMCA. The ministry has allocated an indicative budget of ₹15,000 crore for the prototype stage. The final order however is expected to be in several multiples of that, once the aircraft is proven and ordered by the Air Force.
This is arguably India's biggest ever military research and development program. The new, fifth generation fighter jet is slated to become India's mainstay aerial platform from the mid 2030s. After the development, 120 fighter jets are expected to be ordered in the first batch, with deliveries expected to start by 2035. The number is expected to go up significantly in the coming years as more advanced variants are developed.
The new jets will feature the latest military technologies, including stealth features, integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), long range targeting capabilities and the ability to jointly operate with unmanned systems
BYE BYE HAL!!
All those LCA orders to full the order book to the brim!
Just to lower their rating. This is well thought out and pre-meditated move by everyone involved.
From stuffing hal up to making the distinct criteria list. Ah! Sukoon
Admin, Shall we have a poll among these 3 finalists?