AMCA tender re-issued today, bids to open on 28th August 2026, 2pm :)
Changes to the Project Plan :
1. Flight Testing: The plan requires testing five different prototypes. The flight testing will grow over time, reaching 1800 flights by the 84th month of the project.
2. Financial Rules: The project will now use the SBI MCLR rate instead of the LIBOR rate to calculate interest on specific payments and refunds.
3. Maintenance Costs: The estimated cost to maintain the prototypes is 5% of the prototype cost each year. This cost will now increase over time based on CPI WPI numbers instead of CPI IW.
4. New Testing Equipment: The project now specifically requires a Lightning Test Rig along with the Mobile EMI and EMC setup.
5. Material Handling: The Aeronautical Development Agency will provide insurance for government owned materials only while they are being moved. The partner company must store and handle these items following strict rules.