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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Modi throws weight behind indigenous jet engines, hails Operation Sindoor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made a strong case for building jet engines in the country, putting the spotlight on a striking technology gap and stressing that self-reliance is the linchpin of India's efforts towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (HT PHOTO) 'I urge India's young scientists, talented youth, engineers, professionals, and all government departments that we should have our jet engines for our Made-in-India fighter jets,' Modi said in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort. Developing jet engines will ensure future defence technology is entirely home-grown, he said. The light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) programme, crucial for the Indian Air Force to shore up its fleet, is running behind schedule due to several reasons, including a delay in the supply of F404-IN20 engines by US firm GE Aerospace. The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is negotiating with GE Aerospace for the joint production of F414 engines in India for the more advanced LCA Mk-2 programme. The deal will involve an 80% transfer of technology and is estimated to be worth around $1 billion. Modi said India should tap into its spirit of innovation to build jet engines. 'Just like how we made vaccines during Covid, and UPI (Unified Payments Interface) for digital payments, we should build our jet engines too. Our scientists and youth must take it up as a direct challenge,' he said. Manufacturing aero engines remains a challenge for India, and the country is in talks with global firms to develop the critical capability to power fighter planes, defence minister Rajnath Singh said in April. India is in talks with global engine makers such as Safran and Rolls-Royce to build domestic capabilities. Modi hailed Operation Sindoor as a demonstration of India's strategic autonomy and defence self-reliance, adding that the armed forces dismantled terror networks and infrastructure in Pakistan using locally made weapons. 'Indigenous capabilities, including Made-in-India weapons, enable India to act decisively and independently, proving that national security cannot rely on foreign dependence. They didn't know what was hitting them. If we were not self-reliant…we would have been worried about who would give us weapons and systems. But there was no worry or hurdle as our armed forces used indigenous weapons. What we did for self-reliance in defence in the last 10 years yielded results.' The locally produced military hardware that packed a formidable punch during the confrontation included Akash surface-to-air missiles, the Samar (surface-to-air missile for assured retaliation) system, loitering munitions, and several counter-drone weapons. Modi said dependence on others was fraught with risks. 'Dependence on others raises questions about a nation's independence. It is unfortunate when dependence becomes a dangerous habit. That's why we must remain aware and committed to becoming self-reliant. Self-reliance is not just about exports, imports, the rupee, or the dollar…It is about our capabilities, our strength to stand on our own.' India launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7 and struck terror and military installations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) following the Pahalgam terror strike in which 26 people were killed. Between the launch of the operation in the early hours of May 7 and the ceasefire on May 10 evening, Indian forces bombed nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, killing at least 100 terrorists, and the Indian Air Force struck targets at 13 Pakistani airbases and military installations. The destruction caused in Pakistan, Modi said, was so huge that new information about damage caused by the Indian armed forces was pouring in almost daily. India on Thursday acknowledged the heroism of its soldiers who took part in Operation Sindoor and played a pivotal role in hitting terror and military targets in Pakistan and PoK three months ago, with President Droupadi Murmu approving scores of wartime honours for them. Thirteen of the 15 Vir Chakras awardees attended the celebrations at Red Fort (two were awarded the medal posthumously). Vir Chakra is India's third-highest wartime honour. 'India has decided that nuclear threats and blackmail will not be tolerated. In the future too, if the enemy continues [to support terror], our armed forces will act on their terms, decide the time, use their methods, and decide the objectives.' The comments come as Pakistan's leadership has escalated its rhetoric over issues ranging from threats to use nuclear weapons to the possibility of war if India restricts the flow of cross-border rivers amid the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. India on Thursday warned Pakistan of 'painful consequences' in the event of any misadventure, responding to 'war-mongering and hateful comments' from Pakistan's civilian and military leadership—particularly army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir's nuclear threats. 'India has now decided, blood and water will not flow together. The people have realised that the Indus Waters Treaty was unjust. Water from the Indus River system irrigated enemy lands while our farmers suffered,' Modi said.
India Today
7 days ago
- Business
- India Today
India-US defence talks on; Tejas engine deliveries, follow-on orders fast-tracked
India is negotiating with the US to fast-track the deliveries of F404 engines for Tejas Mk1A. So far, India has received two engines from General Electric (GE) after a delay of over a year, while a third engine will be delivered this month. According to sources, GE has committed one engine every month and two engines every month after October. advertisementAmid the speculations of India pausing the defence deals with the US, a top source told India Today that besides expediting the engine procurement process for the initial order for 99 engines, there are talks for the follow-on order for the additional 97 Tejas Mk1A fighters for which approvals have already been made by the MoD. According to the source, the deal for the follow-up orders for F-404 engines is almost finalised and is likely to be closed by the end of August. Another major breakthrough is to be reached for the procurement of F414 engines from US, for AMCA and Tejas Mk2 fighters that are to be made in India. The deliberations for F414 are also on and the technical negotiations are already over. It might take few more months to get finalised according to the sources. Earlier, government sources denied a Reuters report claiming that India is likely to pause arms and aircraft purchases from the US after Trump hiked tariffs to 50 per cent. Government sources termed the report as "false and fabricated" and said no decision has been taken to cancel defence deals with Washington, DC, and that the status quo on defence procurement has been maintained.A team from the US is expected to be in India next month for the negotiations with India for defence procurements. Denying the speculative reports about India pausing the orders for defence equipment from the US, the sources in the MoD said that the discussions for the six more P8I aircraft from the US for the Indian Navy are still on the table. There has been no change in the defence procurement process after the tariff was hiked by US President Donald Trump. Apart from the engine procurement for the Tejas programme, there are deliberations about the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) procurement on which an announcement is expected soon. While India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative prioritises indigenous fighter jets, foreign acquisitions remain an option to bridge capability gaps, especially with MiG squadrons retiring, and the overall fighter strength expected to drop to 29 squadrons. All potential options will be assessed on multiple parameters. The Indian Air Force and Navy already operate Rafales, and according to sources, the IAF has recommended them for the MRFA programme. However, the Ministry of Defence may also consider alternatives such as the Russian Su-35, additional US fighters, and Swedish models. There has been no indication of interest in the US F-35. In the wake of Operation Sindoor, defence procurements are being pursued at an accelerated pace.- Ends
News18
03-07-2025
- Business
- News18
HAL, BEL, Bharat Dynamics: Defence Stocks Surge After Reports Of India-US Strategic Framework
Defence shares, such as Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Electronics, and Bharat Dynamics, were rising in trade on Thursday Defence shares, such as Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Electronics, and Bharat Dynamics, were rising in trade on Thursday amid reports that India and the US have agreed on a defence framework. The 10-year framework will see a strategic partnership between the two countries for sharing defence know-how and an increased supply of defence equipment. The decision on the defence framework was mentioned in a Pentagon statement that was released on Wednesday, a day after Singh and US Defence Secretary Hegseth held a phone conversation. 'Secretary Hegseth and Minister Singh agreed to sign the next 10-year US-India Defence Framework when they next meet this year," it said. It said the two sides discussed pending major US defence sales to India and the imperative of close defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. 'Secretary Hegseth emphasised the priority the United States places on India as its key defence partner in South Asia," the Pentagon said. It said the two leaders reviewed the 'considerable progress" both countries have made toward achieving the defence goals set out in the February 2025 joint statement by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'The two discussed pending major US defence sales to India and the imperative of close defence industrial cooperation between the two countries," the Pentagon readout said without providing further details. In the phone conversation on Tuesday, Singh urged Hegseth to expedite the delivery of GE F404 engines to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, people familiar with the matter said. Singh also pitched for early finalisation of a proposed deal between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and US defence major GE Aerospace for joint production of F414 jet engines in India, they said. The delay in the supply of F404 engines by GE Aerospace has resulted in HAL missing the deadline to supply Tejas Mark 1A aircraft to the Indian Air Force. First Published: July 03, 2025, 10:12 IST
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India, US to ink 10-year defence framework: Pentagon
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Pete Hegseth have agreed to firm up a 10-year framework to further expand defence and strategic ties between India and the US. The decision on the defence framework was mentioned in a Pentagon statement that was released on Wednesday, a day after Singh and US Defence Secretary Hegseth held a phone conversation. "Secretary Hegseth and Minister Singh agreed to sign the next 10-year US-India Defence Framework when they next meet this year," it said. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 지금 차면 가장예쁜 기부팔찌 유니세프 지금 기부하기 Undo It said the two sides discussed pending major US defence sales to India and the imperative of close defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. "Secretary Hegseth emphasised the priority the United States places on India as its key defence partner in South Asia," the Pentagon said. Live Events It said the two leaders reviewed the "considerable progress" both countries have made toward achieving the defence goals set out in the February 2025 joint statement by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The two discussed pending major US defence sales to India and the imperative of close defence industrial cooperation between the two countries," the Pentagon readout said without providing further details. In the phone conversation on Tuesday, Singh urged Hegseth to expedite the delivery of GE F404 engines to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft , people familiar with the matter said. Singh also pitched for early finalisation of a proposed deal between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and US defence major GE Aerospace for joint production of F414 jet engines in India, they said. The delay in the supply of F404 engines by GE Aerospace has resulted in HAL missing the deadline to supply Tejas Mark 1A aircraft to the Indian Air Force. An Indian readout on Tuesday said Singh and Hegseth discussed a wide canvas of issues ranging from long-term cooperation in the defence sector, including training and military exchanges, to expanding industry collaborations. "They agreed to further build upon the momentum of this critical and mutually beneficial partnership across all its pillars such as interoperability, integration of defence industrial supply chains, logistics sharing, increased joint military exercises and cooperation with other like-minded partners," it said.
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
India, US agree to ink 10-year framework to boost defence ties
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Pete Hegseth have agreed to firm up a 10-year framework to further expand defence and strategic ties between India and the US. US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi(Representative Image/ REUTERS) The decision on the defence framework was mentioned in a Pentagon statement that was released on Wednesday, a day after Singh and US Defence Secretary Hegseth held a phone conversation. "Secretary Hegseth and Minister Singh agreed to sign the next 10-year US-India Defence Framework when they next meet this year," it said. It said the two sides discussed pending major US defence sales to India and the imperative of close defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. "Secretary Hegseth emphasised the priority the United States places on India as its key defence partner in South Asia," the Pentagon said. It said the two leaders reviewed the "considerable progress" both countries have made toward achieving the defence goals set out in the February 2025 joint statement by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The two discussed pending major US defence sales to India and the imperative of close defence industrial cooperation between the two countries," the Pentagon readout said without providing further details. In the phone conversation on Tuesday, Singh urged Hegseth to expedite the delivery of GE F404 engines to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, people familiar with the matter said. Singh also pitched for early finalisation of a proposed deal between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and US defence major GE Aerospace for joint production of F414 jet engines in India, they said. The delay in the supply of F404 engines by GE Aerospace has resulted in HAL missing the deadline to supply Tejas Mark 1A aircraft to the Indian Air Force. An Indian readout on Tuesday said Singh and Hegseth discussed a wide canvas of issues ranging from long-term cooperation in the defence sector, including training and military exchanges, to expanding industry collaborations. "They agreed to further build upon the momentum of this critical and mutually beneficial partnership across all its pillars such as interoperability, integration of defence industrial supply chains, logistics sharing, increased joint military exercises and cooperation with other like-minded partners," it said.
