Indigenous is used in the sense, the ability to completely develop/manufacture something, mere designing on computer doesn't mean developing an aircraft, the real challenges are faced when it comes to physical production, technological breakthroughs and reaching success.
When something is not indigenous at all then why call it ? This aircraft isn't indigenous moreover it looks like made in several countries and assembled in India. And any country on the planet can do it provided with enough of funds.
Honestly speaking, i dunno why people related to defense developments in India are so obsessed with the word Indigenous, where every new project is announced as an indigenous development and later either turns out to be a help from some other country or import of a 100 parts and then assembled in India.
Why not simply mention the countries involved or helping in the development process. Just as Pakistan mentioned in case of Thunder, (Pakistan developed it with the help of China).
Maybe the like other some other stuff people on these projects can't keep up to the expectations on in accordance with the hype created of India leaping ahead in defense developments and such words are openly said to make it feel strong.
Anyway, Im not gonna come back on this thread so no need of posting hateful replies. I know that the facts are going to be ignored and it will be me who will be rather targeted.
You guys are just trolls with no comprehension of design of civil aircraft. Going by your knowledge on the definition of word indigenous, the boieng 787 has parts from all across the world ...so why not blame that plane first? Since that is already ready and the first delivery will be made soon?
Secondly, Can you tell me how many saras planes are in production? For just 2 aircrafts why does India need to create industries to manufacture prototypes?
Thirdly, as I said people like you come here with no knowledge about anything, before you look lowly on what I posted, go read power electronics and device physics, in particular with parameters like temperature!!! come back we will continue with your arguments.
Fourthly, there are strict standards for civil aircraft!!! For example every aircraft, regardless of the country of origin has to have a TCAAS systems(traffic collision and avoidance system), these devices must able able to communicate with each other and take corrective action when necessary, regardless of the type of plane!! Why re create such systems for prototypes?
Did you forget honeywell, GE, Boeing etc already have a base in India!!!!
Lastly, can you please explain why China who has considerable experience, is taking support from 19 countries to help build it? In fact its the same/similar honewell systems in that as well..Or look at the sukhoi 100 ..they have boeing as a consultant among others!
If you dont understand dont troll!!!!! If you guys know how to make a plane and rival with Boieng or Airbus please show the rest of the world...