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India is collaborating with a French firm to produce fighter jet engines domestically, according to the country’s defense minister. In May, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh approved the prototype of a fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), describing it as a “major step toward boosting India’s indigenous military capabilities.”
During a speech at a conference in New Delhi on Friday, Singh provided additional details about developing aircraft engines within India. “We are progressing toward manufacturing aircraft engines locally,” he stated. “We are working with a French company to initiate engine production in India.” Although he did not specify the company’s name, Indian media widely reported that Safran, a French aerospace and defense supplier, has been operating in India for many years.
India, one of the largest weapon importers globally, is prioritizing military modernization and increasing domestic arms production. The nation has strengthened defense ties with Western countries recently, including the Quad alliance with the United States, Japan, and Australia.
In April, India signed a multi-billion dollar contract to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation, adding to the 36 Rafale jets previously acquired to replace Russian-made MiG-29Ks. Singh also pledged over $100 billion in new domestic military equipment contracts by 2033 to promote local manufacturing.
Over the past decade, India has launched a large new helicopter factory, introduced its first domestically built aircraft carrier, warships, submarines, and successfully tested a long-range hypersonic missile. The Indian government remains concerned about threats from neighboring countries, particularly Pakistan, with which it engaged in a four-day conflict in May—the worst standoff since 1999.
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