In the past, materials are confined only to monolithic type, but for the better physical, chemical and triboloigical properties comparing to the monolithic materials composite materials are have been evolved. Metal matrix composites have evoked a keen interest in recent times for potential applications, because the characteristics of MMCs can be designed into the material, custom-made, dependent on the application. From this potential, metal matrix composites fulfill all the desired conceptions of the designer. Out of these Al/Al alloy based MMC's are gaining wider acceptance in many industries e.g. aerospace, automotive and automobile industries due to their superior properties such as light weight, low density, high strength to weight ratio, low cost, high quality and high performance etc. in structural materials. The aim of this paper is to review the current research and development of Al matrix based MMC and discusses the various existing and emerging processing techniques for the fabrication of Aluminium matrix composites. The vortex (or mixing) method continues to be the most popular processing method in use because of its operation, total production cost, and suitability, while the infiltration, compocasting, in-situ and spray atomization and co-deposition techniques receive less attention. © Research India Publications.