In a landmark development for India’s defence aerospace sector, the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has invited Indian industry to partner in the production of a high-power indigenous...

This move marks a definitive shift from research-focused development to industrial-scale manufacturing, aiming to secure long-term technological independence for the nation’s air power.

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This initiative is critical for the future of India’s indigenous fighter programmes, particularly the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and the Tejas Mk2.

These platforms require engines with significantly higher thrust and modern efficiency standards compared to current operational fleets.