According to The Indian Express’ exclusive report, three private sector contenders — Tata Advanced Systems Ltd, a Larsen & Toubro-led consortium, and a Bharat Forge-led consortium — have been shortlisted to design and develop prototypes of India’s proposed Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), the country’s ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter programme. According to The Indian Express, seven consortiums had originally submitted bids, including Adani Defence and state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). After screening, three private sector groups have now been selected for the prototype development stage.