By Amanjot Singh India’s Su-30MKI fleet over 260 fighters remains the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF). But the aircraft’s imported AL-31F engines are fast becoming a liability. Performance…
The GE F404 engine has once again taken center stage in India’s fighter jet production narrative. In a major milestone, GE delivered the second GE F404 engine to Hindustan Aeronautics…
– By Srivatsa RV As someone who has closely observed India’s aerospace journey, I feel increasingly uneasy about a critical capability we’ve repeatedly neglected, having our own flying testbed. For…
India’s drive for self-reliance in aerospace technology continues to gather pace but continues to get lusty blows from engine development aspect. One of the key milestones in this journey was…
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is actively searching for an advanced aero engine for its next-generation supersonic lead-in fighter trainer, the HLFT42. The company seeks a high-thrust, fuel-efficient, and reliable turbofan…
By : Srivatsa RV/Reach Defence The Gas Turbine Engine Establishment (GTRE) has faced numerous challenges over its operational tenure. These challenges have come in various forms, including severe funding limitations,…