DRDO is set to issue Expression of Interest (EOI) for AMCA, aiming to involve the indigenous aerospace sector.
Several Indian companies like Tata Advanced Systems Ltd, L&T, Mahindra Aerospace, and others are already contributing to aerospace manufacturing.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the production of AMCA with private participation to address the Indian Air Force's capacity deficiency.
HAL is preparing to bid for the AMCA project through a consortium, with 24 indigenous companies showing interest in forming a partnership for the manufacturing of fighter aircraft.