HomeEngine for AMCAFrance out ! Its all about US vs UK battle to co-develop...

France out ! Its all about US vs UK battle to co-develop engine for India’s 5th Gen stealth fighter AMCA

Source : Swarajya

France out ! Its all about US vs UK battle to co-develop engine for India's 5th Gen stealth fighter AMCA
Representative Image

India’s search for a partner to co-develop a powerful jet engine for its next generation combat fighter has led to a competition between the UK and the US, as discussions with France have remained stalled for seven years.

The engine, which would provide at least 110 kilonewton of thrust and be used for future projects like the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft and a twin-engine deck-based fighter, is crucial for India’s self-reliance in defense.

The technology to develop indigenous fighter jet engine is available in only a handful of countries worldwide.

The UK has made a strong bid for collaboration, offering to co-develop a brand-new engine with full intellectual property credited to India under a government-to-government umbrella.

An assessment that involved engineers from India and the UK has concluded that the entire process to develop and certify a new military engine would take close to eight years.

The UK’s offer is to develop an engine that India can produce and even export without any hindrances.

“What the UK is committed to is the biggest ever capability transfer in history. This means ensuring that the engine that is co-created would be to Indian specifications and if India wants to export it, that would be a matter entirely for India to decide,” UK minister for defence procurement Alex Chalk was quoted by the Economic Times as saying.

Meanwhile, the US is also in the running, with discussions centered on leveraging its successful partnership with India for the jet engine used in LCA Tejas.

American engines have been selected for a Mk2 version of the LCA Tejas as well as the initial batch of advanced medium combat aircraft, and the US has committed to producing these engines in India, though the quantum of technology transfer has not been decided.

The American engine being supplied is rated at 98 kN of power, with discussions underway to move towards the 110 kN requirement.

Research and development efforts towards creating a new engine from scratch to Indian military specifications is expected to cost over $2 billion, making the competition between the UK and the US particularly intense.

RELATED ARTICLES

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Aatmanirbhar Bharat

All

Dept of defence production issues notification for reorganisation of DGQA

The defence ministry has issued a notification for "reorganisation" of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) aimed at speeding up quality assurance processes...

First Tejas Mk1A aircraft takes shape: First Glimpse of tail number LA-5033 viral on X platform

Source : IgMp Bureau The Indian Air Force's (IAF) indigenous fighter jet program, the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, has reached a significant milestone with...

AMCA 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Updates

India’s Cost-Effective Approach to Developing AMCA Indigenous 5th Generation Stealth Fighter

Source : IgMp Bureau India has recently approved its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, which aims to develop a domestic 5th-generation fighter jet....

HAL Proposes Existing Facility for AMCA 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Production Under SPV Model

Source : IgMp Bureau India’s AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) program has received a significant boost with government approval for its development. This 5th generation...

Most Popular

Recent Comments

Archive Months

Miscellanous

ISRO conducts Parachute Tests for Gaganyaan Human Space Flight mission

Source : Press Trust of India (PTI) Bengaluru: The Indian Space Research Organisation has conducted tests simulating the clustered deployment of parachutes as part of...

Armenia Reinforces Air Defence With Indian ZADS Anti-Drone Systems

According to reports in the Indian media, Armenia is strengthening its defence capabilities by signing a $41 million contract with India to acquire ZADS...

Russia Kicks Out Japan, Acquires Largest Oil Field in Iraq; Major Moment In Energy Dynamics In West Asia

By Vaishali Basu Sharma Iraq’s Oil Ministry has approved the sale of Japanese oil major Inpex Corporation’s 40 percent stake in the Block 10 region...

Indian Armed Forces officers awarded ‘Golden Owl’ for outstanding performance at DSCSC Sri Lanka

All three Indian Armed Forces officers undergoing the Command and Staff Course at Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) in Sri Lanka have...
Visits
error: Content is protected !!