India is now going to become self -sufficient towards creating fighter jet engines. In association with Fans, India will develop a new powerful jet engine for its indigenous fifth generation stealth fighter jet, which will further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Safran, a famous company in India and France, will jointly create a powerful engine of 120 Kn, which will give hyper power to the Indian Air Force. This move of India caused a big shock to America because the Trump administration was expecting this project. The US felt that India would buy the GE 414 engine for this project, but India had finalized the deal with Safron.

France will transfer 100% technology to India

The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) will soon send this project to the Cabinet Committee on Security for approval. In this project, Safran, a large French company, will transfer 100 % technology to India, so that the new engine of 120 kilonutons in India can be developed, design, test, certification and produced.

According to the Times of India report, an official said, “DRDO has approved Safran’s proposal, which already makes different types of helicopter engines in India. The fifth generation is the best option for fighter aircraft (AMCA). The project will cost about $ 7 billion.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the deal

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the project on Friday (22 August 2025) speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum. He said, ‘We have stepped forward towards making our fifth generation fighter jets. We have also moved towards the manufacture of jet engine in India itself. We are going to start engine manufacturing in India in association with French company Safran.

American company shocks

Legendary companies like Rolls Royce Royce of UK and GE of America were also claiming this project. Completing this project with France means that the initial AMCA units will fly from the GE-414 engine.

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