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India and France Partner for €6.7B Fighter Jet Engine

7/19/2025

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India's Defense Ministry is forging a groundbreaking partnership with France to co-develop a powerful 120 kN engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). With a staggering investment of €6.7 billion, the initiative aims to deliver five prototypes by 2027 and commence production by 2035, signaling a bold move towards self-reliance in aerospace technology.

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India's Defense Ministry is forging a groundbreaking partnership with France to co-develop a powerful 120 kN engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). With a staggering investment of €6.7 billion, the initiative aims to deliver five prototypes by 2027 and commence production by 2035, signaling a bold move towards self-reliance in aerospace technology.