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.