India’s Defence Ministry moves forward with the indigenous fifth-generation AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) stealth fighter programme by inviting bids for prototype development. The ministry issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) to three shortlisted private-sector consortiums selected under the Make in India initiative. The selected firms are expected to develop prototypes as part of the programme’s next phase, working in partnership with India’s aerospace research and design body, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). Both reports describe the RFP as a step in the programme’s progression following the shortlist of consortiums, signalling the transition from selection to contracting for prototype work. The announcements focus on the procurement process and the involvement of private industry alongside the public-sector research partner. No additional technical specifications, timelines for prototype delivery, or contract values are detailed in the provided accounts. The Defence Ministry’s action reflects continued efforts to advance an indigenously developed fifth-generation combat aircraft through structured collaboration with private companies.