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9mo ago

India Taps Safran to Co-Develop High-Thrust Fighter Engine as Final Approval Nears

Full technology transfer from Safran would give India sovereign control of a 120–140 kN fighter engine program.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has also indicated that India will soon embark on the critical task of developing engines for fighter jets.
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Overview

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed DRDO’s GTRE will jointly develop the AMCA powerplant with France’s Safran.
  • The proposal is being moved to the Cabinet Committee on Security for final clearance, with the programme estimated at about $7 billion.
  • Plans reported by multiple outlets outline nine prototype engines over roughly 12 years, starting near 120 kN thrust with growth toward about 140 kN.
  • Safran is reported to transfer 100% of technology and IPR, including single-crystal turbine blade know-how, with production and IP control based in India.
  • The engine is intended for the Air Force’s AMCA and the Navy’s TEDBF, with major private-sector participation expected; milestone dates cited in some reports remain unconfirmed.