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Safran Partners with India for Homegrown Jet Engine

11/27/2025

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Safran, the French aerospace manufacturer, will co-develop a new jet engine with India, moving beyond its modified M88 proposal.
The partnership aims to establish a domestic engine ecosystem and reduce India's reliance on foreign technology.
The agreement includes full technology transfer, enabling Indian engineers to design critical components.
Safran will expand its presence in India by establishing maintenance and overhaul facilities to support the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program.

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Safran, the French aerospace manufacturer, will co-develop a new jet engine with India, moving beyond its modified M88 proposal.
The partnership aims to establish a domestic engine ecosystem and reduce India's reliance on foreign technology.
The agreement includes full technology transfer, enabling Indian engineers to design critical components.
Safran will expand its presence in India by establishing maintenance and overhaul facilities to support the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program.