HAL vs Private Sector: Who Will Build India's 5th-Gen Fighter Jet?
As India pushes ahead with the ambitious AMCA programme, a key question emerges: can private companies build a fifth-generation fighter jet without HAL's decades of
As India pushes ahead with the ambitious AMCA programme, a key question emerges: can private companies build a fifth-generation fighter jet without HAL's decades of expertise? While companies like Tata, L&T and Bharat Forge have significant aerospace and defence experience, building a stealth fighter is vastly more complex than manufacturing transport aircraft or components. Experts argue that despite criticism of HAL's delays and work culture, it remains India's only proven fighter aircraft manufacturer.
In this segment, we explore whether HAL will eventually play a role in the AMCA project, why the government wants a second fighter production line, and how the strategic partnership model could reshape India's defence manufacturing ecosystem. Full Podcast Apple India Today Podcast Spotify Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video.
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