Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft

Sixth-generation aero-engine can be developed by tying up with foreign firm: DRDO chief

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Sixth-generation aero-engine can be developed by tying up with foreign firm: DRDO chief

The only way India can develop a sixth-generation aero-engine and other technologies required is by co-development with a foreign manufacturer, Samir V. Kamat, Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), said while noting that India currently invests only 5% of its defence budget for research and development, which needs to increased to 15%. … Read more

Cost of advanced LCA Mark 2 jet project may rise due to likely engine price hike

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Cost of advanced LCA Mark 2 jet project may rise due to likely engine price hike

As the government tackles the delay in the LCA Mark 1A fighter jet project, the price of the deal for the LCA Mark-2 engine is likely to go up, increasing the overall cost of the project, defence ministry sources said on Monday. The deal is being negotiated by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the American … Read more