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Prem Kumar wrote: ↑23 Feb 2026 14:40
So, to reduce foreign dependence, we are embarking on 2 multi-billion, decade-long projects with 2 foreign vendors
To reduce the risk of being dependent on one foreign supplier, India is embarking on projects with two foreign suppliers.
IMO, if there are resources available, then India should also embark on a third project with the Russians. But that may be stretching it too thin.
Why are you leaving out the Japs?
In the true spirit of Atmanirbhar and Sabke Saath, Sabka Vikas we need to help Japan to build up their aerospace industry
bala wrote: ↑24 Feb 2026 22:47
This collaboration with Brahmos should have occurred long ago. The program manager for Kaveri was sleeping. Sometimes the solutions are within and identifying them is their job. Anyways we are back to certification and testing the engine, how much more wasted time on this activity due to videshi test facilities. This should make the MOD babus sanction the appropriate test facilities including an aircraft with 4 engines. A GE Ohio like test facility for environment level testing is required. BTW bird hit testing is a requirement of certification and so are things like hail, storm dust, rain and so forth.
Regarding test facilities, the call should be taken by NaMo and Rajnath Singh. Here there is no third party involvement or objection to be raised. It's a test facility for DRDO. Should be given. I don't think any service chief will intrude himself and say, don't set up test facility.
A must read thread on X on the development (or the lack thereof!) of turbofans in India.
https://x.com/AnchitGupta9/status/20286 ... 15666?s=20 ---> I have been following the GTRE/ Kaveri Engine discussions intently. Before we go further, remember the Indian Air Force officer who started this journey: Air Vice Marshal Sailendra Nath Roy Chaudhury. Because he built the starting line. (1/25)
