Safran–India Jet Engine Pact: A Strategic Propulsion Breakthrough

GTRE’s Kaveri Turbofan will see a revival with the Safran-India JV pactThe Kaveri engine project, initiated by India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in the late 1980s, aimed at providing an indigenous turbofan engine for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS. However, persistent issues in thrust delivery, excessive weight, endurance, and afterburner efficiency hampered the

September 15, 2025
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IAF To Consider Integrating Desi Radar For Rafale Deal

Thales RBE2 AESA radar being integrated on Dassault Rafale fighterThe Indian Air Force’s push for 114 “Made-in-India” Rafale fighter jets could mark a radical shift in Indo-French defence ties, as New Delhi examines the integration of its indigenous Uttam Mk2 AESA radar into the future fleet.The Uttam MK-2, built with Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, offers significant enhancements over the

September 15, 2025
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