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India shortlists three private firms to build next-gen stealth fighter jets

Tenders are soon going to private companies for India's next-generation fighter jet program. Tata Advanced Systems, Larsen & Toubro, and Bharat Forge are shortlisted. They will develop five prototypes. A new facility in Andhra Pradesh will support this. The goal is to have prototypes flying by 2032. The Indian Air Force plans to order 120 jets later.

24 May 2026 11:52 pm