indigenous engine development
India's Rs 65,400 Crore Investment in Indigenous Fighter Jet Engines by 2035: Strengthening Defense Self-Reliance
Oct 18, 2025 02:46 am CST
India plans to invest Rs 65,400 crore in fighter jet engines through 2035, requiring approximately 1,100 engines for various aircraft programs. Led by S.V. Ramana Murthy of the Gas Turbine Research Establishment, the country is seeking international partnerships with companies like Safran, Rolls-Royce, and General Electric to develop engines for its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft while working to create an indigenous fighter engine ecosystem.
India's Path to Defense Self-Reliance: Air Marshal Bharti Outlines Vision for Indigenous Aircraft Engine Development
Oct 01, 2025 02:31 am CST
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, highlights India's ambitious plans for defense self-reliance, including indigenous engine development within 10-12 years and the strategic importance of the 97 newly contracted LCA Mk1A aircraft. The Air Marshal emphasizes that innovation must accelerate beyond the current pace to achieve true atmanirbharta in India's defense sector.