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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
India is set to begin producing fighter jet engines within the country starting next year, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced.
This move is part of the government’s plan to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and boost local defence manufacturing under the “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) initiatives.
India to Make Fighter Jet Engines in India from Next Year
Speaking at an event, Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed that India will soon start producing fighter jet engines locally.
He said, “They will be made in India, by Indians.” The announcement marks a major step towards building the country’s own defence technology.
For years, India has relied on imported engines for its fighter aircraft, including the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). By starting domestic production, the government aims to save costs, strengthen national security, and create more skilled jobs for Indian engineers.
Reports suggest that discussions are taking place with foreign companies such as GE Aerospace and Safran to share technology and help India produce engines under licence. These partnerships are expected to give Indian engineers the training and knowledge needed to manage advanced engine systems.
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Rajnath Singh said the final decision on the project will be made by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). He added, “We will buy engines from you, but you should make them in India and transfer the technology to us.”
The locally made engines are expected to power India’s upcoming Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) — a fifth-generation fighter being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Experts believe this move will help India move closer to full defence independence. However, making jet engines is complex and will take time and consistent effort. Despite that, starting production next year marks an important step in India’s long-term defence plans.