Why Rolls-Royce’s 6th-Generation AMCA Engine Offer Is Best Fit For Even IAF’s Future Combat Aircraft

India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program stands at a crucial juncture as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) weighs competing proposals from Britain’s Rolls-Royce and France’s Safran to co-develop the engine for this fifth-generation stealth fighter.The decision, expected by the end of 2025, will fundamentally shape India’s aerospace capabilities and strategic

July 14, 2025
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Jet Engine Talks To Top Agenda As PM Modi Heads To UK

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming visit to the United Kingdom is poised to be a pivotal moment for India’s defence and aerospace ambitions, with jet engine co-development for next-generation fighter aircraft topping the agenda.The visit is expected to accelerate a strategic partnership aimed at powering the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s most advanced stealth fighter

July 12, 2025
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India’s Strategic Pivot: India Seeks Engine Tech Autonomy After TEJAS Delays, Eyes Pact With Rolls-Royce Or Safran

Why the UK and France Are Emerging as Preferred Partners For Fighter Jet Engine DevelopmentIndia’s defence sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation, with the nation increasingly looking beyond the United States to develop indigenous fighter jet engine capabilities. This strategic shift reflects a critical evolution in India’s defence policy, driven by supply chain vulnerabilities,

July 11, 2025
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What Are The Potential Delays If India Switches To Alternative Turbofan Engine Suppliers For TEJAS, AMCA Programs

If India decides to switch to alternative engine suppliers for the TEJAS MK-2,
the potential delays could be substantial, primarily due to the technical and
certification challenges involved in integrating a new engine into an aircraft
that has been specifically designed around a particular power-plant.

Key factors contributing to delays:

Structural Redesign And Integration:

July 11, 2025
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India’s AMCA Engine Competition: Safran And Rolls-Royce Battle For Strategic Partnership

India stands at a critical juncture in its defence modernisation journey as the nation prepares to select a global partner for developing engines for its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), the country’s ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter program.The competition has intensified between France’s Safran and Britain’s Rolls-Royce, with both aerospace giants offering unprecedented

July 11, 2025
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