Boosting 'Make in India' Defence Initiatives

The Ministry of Defence has proposed a groundbreaking project to develop next-generation fighter jet engines in collaboration with France, marking a significant leap towards self-reliance in defence technology.

Project Overview: The ambitious ₹61,000 crore initiative aims to co-develop a 120kn fighter jet engine for future platforms, including the advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA), with complete technology transfer from France's Safran.

Strategic Importance and Domestic Manufacturing

With India's current fleet relying on foreign-origin engines, this project is a critical step towards establishing a domestic manufacturing ecosystem, supported by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Global Collaboration and Technology Transfer

Assessments of proposals from Safran and Rolls Royce highlight the French bid's alignment with AMCA's timeline, offering a pathway to mastering engine technology, a domain dominated by a select few countries.