About

Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is an Autonomous Organization under the Department of Defence Research & Development, Ministry of Defence (MOD), Government of India, entrusted with the design & development of both the Air Force and Naval versions of Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas) ... and LCA Mark-II. ADA has also taken up the design of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) as well as other advanced technology developmental projects of Government of India.

ADA as a nodal organisation for combat aircraft development has synergised and developed strategic capabilities in various disciplines with identified partners for realising number of advanced technologies and final products for the Users. This has been achieved in association with HAL as principal partner and with DRDO Laboratories, CEMILAC, DGAQA, CSIR Labs, PSUs, Private Sector Agencies, IAF, IN and Academic Institutions as major partners who have actively participated and contributed towards success of this national venture.

“Tejas” the premier programme undertaken by ADA with significant contributions by participant organizations is a triumphant venture culminating in the induction for operations by IAF. This has led to the successful formation of 'Flying Daggers', No. 45 Squadron of IAF and 'Flying Bullets' No. 18 Squadron of IAF.

Three other variants of the LCA Programme, viz., Air Force Trainer, Navy Trainer and Navy Fighter are under flight test. Mk2 versions of Air Force is medium weight aircraft with higher thrust engine and improved mission and point performance is in advanced stage of design. Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) design activities has been initiated to meet the Indian Navy's long term carrier based multirole fighter requirements. This is envisaged to replace the current MiG-29K.

Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) a Fifth Generation, Medium Weight, Multirole, Twin Engine Stealth Fighter Aircraft is under development. The configuration incorporates several advanced technologies like external geometric profiling, serpentine air intake, internal weapon bay, radar absorbing materials and coatings to enhance its stealth capabilities. Read more

Vision

ADA is committed to create Innovative Technologies to Design and Develop Military Aircraftfor Armed forces of India. ADA endeavours to be a premier Organisation for Designing and Developing Combat Aircraft.
ADA is committed to promote Indian enterprises for development of technologies and products in aeronautics.