Aero engines are run on jet fuel which is very costly and uneconomical for utilising them for generation of power.
I was wrong. Apparently, it will be a clean sheet design. A HAL-GTRE-BHEL joint venture:
Indigenous marine gas turbine engines
The DAC is also expected to consider a major indigenisation proposal for developing marine gas turbine engines for the Indian Navy under the MAKE-I category.
The programme aims to reduce dependence on imported propulsion systems and support the Navy’s long-term shipbuilding plans. The focus is on developing a 24 to 28-megawatt marine gas turbine to power future destroyers and frigates.
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi has repeatedly underlined the importance of indigenous propulsion systems. He has said the effort is critical to cutting reliance on foreign suppliers such as the US-made GE LM2500 and Ukrainian Zorya engines.
Sources said the Navy is working with DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Four prototype engines are planned under the programme.
Alongside conventional gas turbines, the Navy is also studying full electric propulsion for future warships to improve efficiency and reduce life-cycle costs.
Officials said the upcoming DAC meeting is significant, as it signals a renewed push on big-ticket acquisitions while simultaneously accelerating self-reliance in critical technologies.
Mega Defence Procurements Likely to Get DAC Nod Next Week; Rafale, P-8I, Indigenous Engines on Agenda
DMRL ceramic cores to make single crystal blades & vanes:
Titanium sponge production:
Titanium sponge production:
Thanks mate, no worries
. Actually, the big picture is that GOI is completely fed up with PSUs and now want to rope in as much private sector as they can so that whole infrastructure of Jet engines could develop in-house. Not just this 130KN engine, but there are plans for even more powerful engines as well. Let's see.If the news that India is working on a fully domestic 130 KN next-generation engine, it's great news.When I claimed this last year, plenty of guys made fun of me as you can read by clicking the quotes of my comment here: ADA AMCA - Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
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But now just few days back GTRE has put out an EOI for a locally manufactured 110-120KN jet engine with full domestic players: India advances indigenous jet engine effort, seeks industry partner.
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https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2228670®=3&lang=1
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on February 16, 2026, visited DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru, and reviewed the status of ongoing projects relating to indigenous military gas turbine engine development. He was briefed on the establishment’s projects on the anvil, interactions with the Indian Industry, academia and R&D institutes, and the support provided to the defence forces. He also visited the exhibition showcasing various indigenous engines & their parts and witnessed the full afterburner engine test of the Kaveri engine.
Acknowledging GTRE’s efforts in this critical technology domain, Shri Rajnath Singh exhorted the lab to strive and focus on next generation engines by building a nationwide robust ecosystem, while achieving self-reliance in aero engines. He added that “We are rapidly moving towards the design and development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). We have made numerous attempts in the past to achieve expertise in the field of aero engines. Now, the time has come to complete those efforts. We cannot limit ourselves to only 5th generation engines. We must begin the development of 6th generation, advanced technologies as soon as possible. Research on them is the need of the hour. The use of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and new materials is increasing. We must stay ahead of the curve.”
Raksha Mantri described aero engine development as an extremely complex endeavour, integrating thermodynamics, material science, fluid mechanics and advanced mechanical engineering. Noting that even developed nations often take 25-30 years to develop next-generation engines, he urged Indian scientists to compress timelines in view of the nation’s strategic needs. “We must assume that 20 years have already passed and we now have only 5-7 years left,” he said, describing it as a call to action aligned with national aspirations.
Raksha Mantri reviews projects of indigenous military gas turbine engine development during visit to DRDO’s GTRE in Bengaluru
Lauds GTRE for bolstering national security through self-reliance
“Govt is committed to achieving self-reliance in aero engines development”
“Op Sindoor demonstrated India’s growing Aatmanirbharta in defence, Need to focus more on manufacturing world-class indigenous systems”
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on February 16, 2026, visited DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru, and reviewed the status of ongoing projects relating to indigenous military gas turbine engine development. He was briefed on the establishment’s projects on the anvil, interactions with the Indian Industry, academia and R&D institutes, and the support provided to the defence forces. He also visited the exhibition showcasing various indigenous engines & their parts and witnessed the full afterburner engine test of the Kaveri engine.Acknowledging GTRE’s efforts in this critical technology domain, Shri Rajnath Singh exhorted the lab to strive and focus on next generation engines by building a nationwide robust ecosystem, while achieving self-reliance in aero engines. He added that “We are rapidly moving towards the design and development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). We have made numerous attempts in the past to achieve expertise in the field of aero engines. Now, the time has come to complete those efforts. We cannot limit ourselves to only 5th generation engines. We must begin the development of 6th generation, advanced technologies as soon as possible. Research on them is the need of the hour. The use of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and new materials is increasing. We must stay ahead of the curve.”
Raksha Mantri described aero engine development as an extremely complex endeavour, integrating thermodynamics, material science, fluid mechanics and advanced mechanical engineering. Noting that even developed nations often take 25-30 years to develop next-generation engines, he urged Indian scientists to compress timelines in view of the nation’s strategic needs. “We must assume that 20 years have already passed and we now have only 5-7 years left,” he said, describing it as a call to action aligned with national aspirations.
He also visited the exhibition showcasing various indigenous engines & their parts and witnessed the full afterburner engine test of the Kaveri engine.
Glad to see placeholder keeping himself relevant. Also glad to see ANI not broadcasting any interview with him . We must learn to count our blessings however meagre it is.
It may be PLAN B for F 404 and F 414 provided the uncertainty of current US administration. During negotiations for trade deal India finding US more unreliable and unpredictable than it is perceived till now. However I might be wrong.
Last year there was a news of Brahmos Aerospace collaborating with GTRE for a New After burner
Today it is reality. Defence minister recently witnessed the performance of the after burner at GTRE. Widely circulated news.
I remember another defence minister witnessing the 25 years ago. Whats your point?
Any thoughts on the new thrust with the afterburner? Can we match the GE 404, which is around 82 to 84 kN? And what are the weight penalties we have?
Should be able to match with blisks, and the SX blades, since we used DS previously
CMS4?
Which blades can we build now?
IIT Jodhpur researchers develop ‘ultralight and ultrastrong supermetal’ . WE are doing research in next gen titanium material lab scale succeeded now we have to fund and use it