France Offers Advanced Materials and Metallurgy Collaboration for AMCA Jet's 110kN Engine Development with India

In a significant boost to India's indigenous defence manufacturing ambitions, France has pledged its support for the development of a powerful 110kN engine destined for the nation's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program.

This collaborative effort will see France provide crucial technical expertise and support in the complex process of designing and building the advanced engine, which is expected to significantly enhance the AMCA's long-range strike capabilities.

The partnership extends beyond engine development, encompassing cooperation in advanced materials and metallurgy. These fields are fundamental to the production of critical components in both military and civilian engines.

This collaboration presents a valuable opportunity for Indian industries to gain expertise in advanced metallurgy, specifically in the intricate processes of forging and casting components vital for aircraft engines.

Mastering these technologies is essential for India to fully absorb and utilize the high-end technology involved in such joint ventures.

While France has committed to supporting the 110kN engine program, the final decision on which company will lead the engine's development for the AMCA 5th generation fighter remains pending.

India's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is currently evaluating proposals from industry giants GE Aerospace and Rolls-Royce, while also exploring the possibility of an entirely in-house development program.

The ultimate choice of engine developer carries significant implications for India's defence industry and its long-term strategic objectives. A successful outcome to this program would not only strengthen India's military might but also position the country as a key player in the global aerospace arena.

This development aligns with a broader trend of increasing defence cooperation between India and France. Recent reports indicate that France has also offered to collaborate on other critical defence technologies, including nuclear submarines and underwater drones, further solidifying the strategic partnership between the two nations.

 

[PKPRS]

Last year they build far less than that.

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[Philippe Picard]

Just the the typical French propaganda to kill anything indigenous

And the American are surely better...They will kill your entire industry....and your Tejas will never compete and win some things against their F-16, their are the worst and the F-35 is the final nail to kill everything, only imbecile like PKPRS cannot comprehend that fact. In Europe, 2 countries resists, the Swedish and the French. Your pseudo AK S is to denigrate AKSHAT, like the idiotic clown Sick Sichard, or AKSHIT. You are an arrogant idiot who constantly lie with no moderation, why?

 

[Akshat]

you want better proof than our Indian Naval Cheif, he said Rafale-M F3 base costs $253Mln before any India specific MODS.

Nope. He never did. He in fact said we are getting them only for 123 million USD with everything, which is cheaper than even the Tejas made by HAL.

 

[Akshat]

we do, virupaksha radar is a GaN radar, Indians made it first before you french.

And Virupaksha is being used on which plane? Btw, our dear French friends already have a full GaN suite that will be used on production model Rafales from next year itself. But what do you Russians have?

 

[Philippe Picard]

France don’t need their own 5th gen. NATO has F35 and they are covered.

No need of that Trojan Horse. SCAF is coming and the Rafale F5 standard. clown. The French can developp their own stuff.

 

[AK S]

No one will join unless there are tenders. There are companies for all the products for which GoI issues open tenders. But where are the tenders for the big products? Without tenders how would the best and the brightest of Indians join?

You need tender to join a DRDO? No you don’t. They can hire consultants laterally. No need to appear in the qualification exams too.