Andhra Pradesh has secured a major boost for India’s defence and aerospace sector with the approval of a world-class Aircraft Integration and Flight Testing Complex at Puttaparthi in Sri Sathya Sai district. The facility will be developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is expected to play a key role in the country’s indigenous combat aircraft programmes.
The project is considered a significant step for India’s defence manufacturing ambitions and will support the development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme. The upcoming facility is also expected to assist future indigenous combat aircraft and unmanned aerial systems projects being developed in the country.
The project received in-principle approval from the Ministry of Defence after a series of discussions between the Andhra Pradesh government and the Centre. The initiative is in line with the national vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and also supports Andhra Pradesh’s Defence and Aerospace Policy 4.0, which aims to establish the state as a major destination for aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries.
As part of the approved plan, the Andhra Pradesh government will provide 150 acres of land next to the Puttaparthi runway for the Aircraft Integration and Flight Testing Complex. Another 200 acres will be allocated for a satellite office complex and a residential township connected to the project. These developments are expected to create a dedicated ecosystem for aerospace activities in the region.
07/05/2026 MyInd
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