India & France fire-up a ₹61,000 Crore [$7BN] Engine Pact as Europe goes on full Defense Mode
Global Strategic & Defense News
“The Indian Ministry of Defence has formally recommended a collaboration with France to co-develop next-generation fighter jet engines, a landmark breakthrough in the country’s long, often frustrating quest for engine sovereignty. After months of detailed consultations, stakeholder inputs, and a rigorous technical review process, France’s proposal was deemed more aligned with India’s long-term vision, edging out a competing offer from the UK’s Rolls Royce.”
“At the center of the ₹61,000 crore collaboration is the joint development of a 120kN thrust class engine that will power the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s ambitious stealth fighter program. The proposal by French engine maker Safran includes a full transfer of technology (ToT), matching AMCA’s timeline, a move seen as rare and geopolitically significant, given the tight global control over core engine technologies.”
Source: GSDN