India to Develop Fighter Jet Engines with French Company

India is collaborating with a French company to develop and manufacture fighter jet engines domestically, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced.

In May, Singh approved the prototype of a 5th generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), calling it a “significant push towards enhancing India’s indigenous defence capabilities.”

Speaking at a conference in New Delhi on Friday, Singh said, “We are moving forward to manufacture aircraft engines in India itself. We are collaborating with a French company to start engine production in India.”

While Singh did not disclose the company’s name, Indian media reports suggest it is Safran, which has been active in India for decades in the aviation and defence sectors. There has been no immediate confirmation.

Singh also promised at least $100 billion in new domestic military hardware contracts by 2033 to boost local arms production.