Powering Aatmanirbhar Skies: India’s Propulsion Quest For Aerospace Sovereignty

The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fleet, comprising ageing MiG-21s, Su-30MKIs, and the incoming TEJAS MK-1A, underscores the urgency. Over 70 per cent of these platforms rely on imported engines from Russia, France, and the United States.Sanctions risks, supply chain disruptions—as witnessed during the Ukraine conflict—and escalating costs have compelled India to accelerate domestic engine
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fleet, comprising ageing MiG-21s, Su-30MKIs, and the incoming TEJAS MK-1A, underscores the urgency. Over 70 per cent of these platforms rely on imported engines from Russia, France, and the United States.Sanctions risks, supply chain disruptions—as witnessed during the Ukraine conflict—and escalating costs have compelled India to accelerate domestic engine
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