Indian Air Force to reconstruct $17 Billion Fighter Jet Project

As per the current update Indian air force is set to overhaul its plan of induction of 114 of medium weight multi-role fighter jets. Indian air force is planning to build the fighter planes in India with the procurement of appropriate foreign technology in India in lieu of the promotion of 'MAKE IN INDIA' initiative of India.

Besides, the project is of utmost importance and need to be worked out soon. But yet final nitty-gritty have to be worked out which requires time for its induction. Appropriate procurement of required foreign technology and advancement of technology in India is yet to be established.India has to increase its capability to manufacture fighter jets on its own.

Being a great military power, it is very necessary for India to become self-reliant in the defence production sector. Earlier the govt has declared the FDI in the defence production from 49% to 74% via automatic route so as to increase the defence manufacturing capabilities of India. Govt has also announced separate budget for the procurement of domestic weapons and equipment to reduce its military budget.

India is set for formal allocation for $17 billion budget for multi-role fighter jets under Strategic Partners Procurement Policy.

As per this policy, Production is to made with the help of domestic private defence production companies with one of the original equipment manufacturers(OEM) approved by the Govt of India.

The process of selecting contractors is yet to begin.

Fighter jet production sector is new for India but several companies are ready to start the production for fighter jets in India which includes:

TATA Advanced Systems
ADANI Defence
Reliance Defence
Bharat Forge Limited
Mahindra Defence

Also, Reliance Defence has created a joint venture with Dassault Aviation of France (Manufactures components of Rafale Multirole Fighter Jets)

TATA Advanced Systems has created a joint venture with Lockheed Martin Of USA (F-35 Joint Striker Manufacturer)

ADANI Defence is teaming with Saab AB of Sweden (GRIPEN Jet Manufacturer)

In 2018, India had sent Request for Information(RFI) for the production of 114 Multirole fighter jets from several foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEM).Those who responded to RFI were:

Dassault Aviation of France
Saab AB of Sweden
Lockheed Martin of USA
Boeing of USA
Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG
Sukhoi Company of Russia
Airbus Defence and Space of Germany

India is planning to induct these 114 multirole fighter plans in the next 12 years.

RFI made by India included:

Requirement for transfer of technology including transfer of design, development, manufacturing and repair expertise.
Requirement for unilateral capability to integrate weapons, systems and sensors.
Capability to upgrade the aircraft and a provision on exporting the aircraft.
Transfer of Technology for stealth technology,active electronically scanned array radars, avionics, electronic warfare systems and engines.

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