Safran 120–140 kN Engine

AMCA Mk2 to Future Heavy Variant: Safran’s 140 kN Engine Confirmation Reshapes India’s Fifth-Generation Fighter Ambitions

India’s long quest to build a fully indigenous, world-class fighter aircraft ecosystem has crossed a decisive milestone, with Safran CEO Olivier Andries confirming critical details of the next-generation turbofan engine being co-developed with the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE). The...
Safran Offers 100% Technology Transfer for AMCA Engine in Landmark Proposal to Boost India’s Defence Self-Reliance

AMCA Mk2: AMCA Mk2 Induction Likely After 2040 as Indigenous Engine Timeline Slips

India’s ambitious roadmap for fielding a fifth-generation fighter jet is undergoing a significant realignment, with fresh projections suggesting that the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2 may not enter service before 2040. The revised outlook is largely driven by delays...