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India.com
4 hours ago
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Pakistan, China, Bangladesh lose sleep as IAF's AMCA to be fitted with this cutting-edge engine, it is…, big deal to…
(Image: New Delhi: The focus of Indian defence experts is on the engine to be installed in the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), the project of making the most advanced fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Considering the requirement, the Indian Defense Ministry has shown interest in accepting France's offer. Let us know what the whole deal is, and which engine is being installed in AMCA. What is the deal between India and France? According to the report, there is a strong possibility of a big deal between India and France which will be in better coordination with the development of AMCA. Also, the Indian aerospace industry will be strengthened in design, development and manufacturing capabilities. For this, Dassault Aviation has offered full know-how transfer and joint intellectual property rights with India's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE). What does the deal include? The deal includes co-development of 120-125kN thrust engines for the AMCA Mk-2 and future Indian fighter jets, full technology transfer, and training for Indian engineers and technicians, no export restrictions on development technology, and development of engine variants with increased thrust up to 130kN. An IDRW report suggests that the first AMCA squadron will use US-origin GE-414 engines, paired with French co-development power plants. What is the status of Rafale jet deal? Meanwhile, Dassault Aviation has already delivered 36 Rafale fighter jets to the Indian Air Force and in April 2025, has secured a major and new deal worth Rs 76,300 crore for 26 Rafale marine fighters of the Indian Navy to be deployed on INS Vikrant. The deal includes 22 single-seater Rafale-M fighters and 4 two-seater trainer aircraft, along with their weapons, spares, simulators and training support. Will AMCA engines be manufactured in India? The deal plans to set up maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities for Rafale's fuselage development and engines and avionics, creating thousands of high-tech jobs. This will accelerate the manufacturing of AMCA engines in the country itself. The induction of the Rafale-M is seen as a stopgap while India develops its twin-engine deck-based fighter jet. However, there is speculation that India is also exploring additional orders for the Rafale. This will deepen Dassault's strategic presence in India, strengthen interoperability between the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy and promote a comprehensive India-France defence partnership.
News18
4 days ago
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- News18
India Plans To Build Next-Generation Fighter Jet Engine With France: Report
The Ministry of Defence has recommended the partnership with France after reviewing proposals from both French company Safran and the UK's Rolls-Royce India is reportedly planning a major defence project worth Rs 61,000 crore to develop next-generation fighter jet engines in collaboration with France. The goal is to strengthen the 'Make in India' initiative and reduce the country's long-standing dependence on foreign-made military technology. The project will focus on designing and building a new 120-kilonewton (kN) engine, which will power future fighter aircraft such as the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). All of India's current fighter jets use engines built abroad, which contribute heavily to their overall cost, including long-term maintenance. According to a report by The Economic Times, the Ministry of Defence has recommended the partnership with France after reviewing proposals from both French company Safran and the UK's Rolls-Royce. The decision comes after detailed technical reviews and discussions with key stakeholders. Safran's proposal, which includes full technology transfer and a timeline aligned with the AMCA programme, was found more favourable for India's interests. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is said to be strongly backing the proposal. He has been a vocal supporter of boosting domestic capability in defence production, especially in engine manufacturing, which is one of the most complex areas of fighter aircraft development. Meanwhile, India is also in talks with the United States for high-level technology transfer of the GE 414 INS6 engine, which will be used in the LCA Mk2 jets. The Indian government is seeking over 80% of the engine technology, including advanced manufacturing techniques like hot-end coating, crystal blade production, and laser drilling. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
4 days ago
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- India.com
US will not be able to betray India anymore, masterstroke by Modi govt, India to work with this country to make next generation fighter jets, not US, Russia, UK, it is….
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defense has recommended working with France in India to make the engines of the next generation fighter aircraft as part of a very big project that will bring modern technology to India and the country will become self-reliant. A committee of technical experts also considered all aspects of making the engine of the fighter aircraft. After this it was decided that working together with France would be more beneficial for India. In this project worth Rs 61,000 crore, India and France will together make a 120 kilonewton (kN) fighter jet engine. Which companies were considered? According to the plan, these fighter jet engines will be used in future fighter aircraft, including Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The Defense Ministry had sought proposals from French company Safran and Britain's Rolls Royce. Experts closely considered the technical aspects and cost of these proposals. France has said that it will provide the entire technology. Safran has also said that it can make engines for the AMCA by keeping pace with the times. What is the number of engines required? The current situation is that the first batch of AMCA may have to be fitted with GE 414 engines made in the USA. But, along with this, efforts to make engines in India will continue. There are very few countries in the world that have mastered this technology. It is estimated that India will need more than 250 next generation engines in the next 10 years. Which country is supplying fighter jet engines to India? Right now, all fighter aircraft in India have foreign engines. Because of this, a large part of the cost of the aircraft is spent on the engine and its maintenance. India had earlier tried to make its own engine named 'Kaveri' but it was not successful because the engine did not have sufficient power. Now a new version of the Kaveri engine is being made, which will be used in pilotless aircraft. India is also talking to America to get the technology of GE 414 INS6 engine. This engine will be used in light fighter aircraft Mk2. The talks are not yet complete. India wants to get more than 80% of the technology, which includes technology for coating the hot part of the engine, crystal blades and laser drilling technology.
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11-07-2025
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- First Post
Beyond US: Why India is likely to turn to UK or France to build fighter jet engines
India is reportedly considering collaborating with either the UK's Rolls-Royce or France's Safran to jointly produce fighter jet engines. The move aligns with New Delhi's push to strengthen its defence manufacturing capacity. It also comes amid delays in engine supplies by US-based General Electric for India's Tejas combat aircraft read more Visitors stand next to a prototype of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's most advanced stealth fighter jet, at the Aero India 2025 air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, February 11, 2025. File Photo/Reuters India is seeking partners beyond the United States to develop engines for its fighter jets. New Delhi is reportedly exploring the possibility of collaborating with the United Kingdom's defence manufacturing giant Rolls-Royce or France's Safran to develop combat aircraft engines jointly. The move comes amid delays in engine supplies by US-based General Electric (GE) for India's next-generation Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk-2 fighter jet. As regional tensions rise, India is looking to bolster its domestic defence manufacturing capacity and reduce reliance on imports. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Let's take a closer look. UK or France for India's fighter jet engines? India is considering between Rolls-Royce and Safran for joint fighter jet engine production. Both companies have offered to work with the Defence Research & Development Organisation's (DRDO) Bengaluru-based Gas Turbine Research Establishment lab. They have also agreed to share intellectual property rights and Transfer of Technology (ToT), an official told Indian Express. 'Engines are a constraining factor… a strategic decision has to be taken. Both Rolls-Royce and Safran are contenders for the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). A Cabinet note will be prepared from the DRDO side and circulated,' the official said. Rolls-Royce's proposal is to develop a series of high-thrust turbofan engines for transport and civilian aircraft. Sanfran has proposed a prototype obtained from its Rafale fighter's M88 engine family, as per the newspaper's report. The locally-produced engines will power India's AMCA, a twin-engine 5.5-generation stealth fighter which is under development. The combat aircraft, with a thrust class of 110-130 kN, is expected to have its first flight by 2029-2030 and induction by 2035. The initial AMCA prototypes and the Mk1 variant of the fighter jet will have the GE F414 engines. The engines developed in India are likely to be used for the AMCA Mk2 variant, reported Indian Express. In May, Bloomberg had reported that India was mulling collaborating with the UK, France and Japan for producing its fighter jet engines. Why India is looking beyond US for fighter jet engines The delays in the delivery of the F404-IN20 engine by GE Aerospace to Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk 1A fighter jet have led India to diversify partnerships beyond the US. The Boston-based engine manufacturer attributed the delays to restarting the production line, which was hit due to COVID-19. The Indian Air Force (IAF) HAL Tejas fighter jet performs during Aero India 2025, a military aviation exhibition at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru on February 12, 2025. File Photo/AFP 'The Tejas engine delays were caused by supply chain issues faced by the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer GE Aerospace). There is a need to have greater control of the engine procurement. As was done in the case of marine engines (with Kirloskar), the idea is to develop a local supply base for aircraft engines and we will do everything to develop an ecosystem here,' the official told Indian Express. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD India has been in talks with General Electric since 2023 to jointly make GE F414 engines. However, there is no progress yet. In May, India Air Force (IAF) Chief Amar Preet Singh raised serious concerns about delays in procuring critical weapons. 'Not for a single project that I can think of that been completed on time,' he said, underlining the need for India to design, develop, and produce weapons indigenously in greater numbers. By seeking defence partners beyond the US for jointly making fighter jet engines, New Delhi aims to close capability gaps amid regional tensions, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. India also wants to modernise its air force by purchasing advanced combat aircraft from overseas and strengthening its Make-in-India initiative in defence through joint projects with leading global arms manufacturers. Its goal to produce jet engines showcases its efforts to secure the supply chain for key defence equipment, which, Bloomberg noted, is a major takeaway from Russia's prolonged war with Ukraine. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, seeking partners outside the US is not a snub to Washington or a sign of strained ties, but India's understanding of securing reliable supply chains. The move also reflects the changing realities post-Operation Sindoor. The IAF is in want of more fighter jets in large numbers, defence sources said to Moneycontrol in May_._ While the force plans to have 42 fighter squadrons, it currently has 31 squadrons. The military strikes with Pakistan in May have increased concerns over delays in the supply of crucial technology and reliance on foreign partners. 'India is looking for all available options,' a top defence source said at the time. With inputs from agencies
Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
UK or France? Cabinet waits for DRDO on combat aircraft engine
REALISING the imperative to acquire expertise on engine technology, the government has decided to pursue this objective by pushing Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) to join hands either with Britain's Rolls-Royce or France's Safran to co-develop aircraft engines in India. 'Engines are a constraining factor… a strategic decision has to be taken. Both Rolls-Royce and Safran are contenders for fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. A Cabinet note will be prepared from the DRDO side and circulated,' an official told The Indian Express. Both the companies have offered to collaborate with DRDO's Bengaluru-based Gas Turbine Research Establishment lab and provide full ToT and IPR, the government official said. A Cabinet note will be floated for this soon and the process has been initiated by the DRDO, the official said. As India works to bolster its domestic defence manufacturing capacity, delays in engine supplies by GE to the Tejas aircraft due to supply-side issues, have led to a realisation that engine technology is a big constraining factor for the Indian defence forces. Amid efforts to develop aircraft engines indigenously, both Rolls-Royce and Safran have agreed to co-develop a new engine for AMCA, a twin-engine 5.5-generation stealth fighter. This comes months after the Indian Navy issued a project sanction order for the design and development of a 6 MW-medium speed marine diesel engine with Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. The prototype diesel engine with indigenous content of over 50 per cent will be developed at a cost of Rs 270 crore with 70 per cent funding from the Centre. The developed engines will be used for main propulsion and power generation on ships of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. Most of the diesel engines of higher capacity were being imported from foreign equipment manufacturers so far. 'Very few Indian companies actually own engine technology. For aircraft, ships or even automobiles, we still don't entirely own the engine technology. The engines are getting designed abroad. The Kirloskar project (marine engines) will start the process of achieving self-reliance in marine engine development in the country. We are keen to do the same in aircraft engines,' the official said. The delays in delivery of the F404-IN20 engine by GE Aerospace to Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk 1A fighter jet were attributed to problems faced by the American company in reviving its downstream supply chains, immediately after the Covid pandemic. 'The Tejas engine delays were caused by supply chain issues faced by the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer GE Aerospace). There is a need to have greater control of the engine procurement. As was done in the case of marine engines (with Kirloskar), the idea is to develop a local supply base for aircraft engines and we will do everything to develop an ecosystem here,' the official said. The RFI (request for information) has been issued by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and preliminary rounds of discussion with prospective players have been held. The new engine for the AMCA, with a thrust class of 110-130 kN, is crucial for the aircraft's capabilities like supercruise and stealth optimisation. It is targeting a first flight by 2029-2030 and induction by 2035. Initial AMCA prototypes and the first production batch (Mk1) will use imported GE F414 engines. The more powerful locally-produced engines are being planned for the AMCA Mk2 variant. Rolls-Royce's proposal involves developing a range of high-thrust turbofan engines for potential use in transport and civilian aircraft while Safran's proposal entails a prototype derived from its Rafale fighter's M88 engine family. Safran, which has a base here, also proposes to leverage its offset obligations from the Rafale deal and potentially boost the indigenous Kaveri engine programme. Alongside its AMCA push, the government is also examining proposals from Russia (Su-57) and the US (F-35) for procuring a batch of fifth generation aircraft as a short-term measure to meet the Indian Air Force's immediate needs, particularly in light of Pakistan procuring J-10C and newer fifth-gen fighters from China. The problems with the American offer for the Lockheed Martin-built aircraft include invasive end-use monitoring clauses and interoperability issues with India's traditional French and Russian fleet that comprise Su-30MKIs, Rafales, Mirage 200s and the indigenous Tejas Mk1A. There is also renewed focus on mid-air refuellers and Airborne Early Warning and Control Systems or AWACS, with RFIs being initiated by the Ministry of Defence for both these categories of equipment, officials said. Aanchal Magazine is Senior Assistant Editor with The Indian Express and reports on the macro economy and fiscal policy, with a special focus on economic science, labour trends, taxation and revenue metrics. With over 13 years of newsroom experience, she has also reported in detail on macroeconomic data such as trends and policy actions related to inflation, GDP growth and fiscal arithmetic. Interested in the history of her homeland, Kashmir, she likes to read about its culture and tradition in her spare time, along with trying to map the journeys of displacement from there. ... Read More Anil Sasi is National Business Editor with the Indian Express and writes on business and finance issues. 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