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New Delhi: The focus of Indian defence experts is on the engine to be installed in the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), the project of making the most advanced fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Considering the requirement, the Indian Defense Ministry has shown interest in accepting France’s offer. Let us know what the whole deal is, and which engine is being installed in AMCA.
What is the deal between India and France?
According to the report, there is a strong possibility of a big deal between India and France which will be in better coordination with the development of AMCA. Also, the Indian aerospace industry will be strengthened in design, development and manufacturing capabilities.
For this, Dassault Aviation has offered full know-how transfer and joint intellectual property rights with India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE).
What does the deal include?
The deal includes co-development of 120-125kN thrust engines for the AMCA Mk-2 and future Indian fighter jets, full technology transfer, and training for Indian engineers and technicians, no export restrictions on development technology, and development of engine variants with increased thrust up to 130kN.
An IDRW report suggests that the first AMCA squadron will use US-origin GE-414 engines, paired with French co-development power plants.
What is the status of Rafale jet deal?
Meanwhile, Dassault Aviation has already delivered 36 Rafale fighter jets to the Indian Air Force and in April 2025, has secured a major and new deal worth Rs 76,300 crore for 26 Rafale marine fighters of the Indian Navy to be deployed on INS Vikrant.
The deal includes 22 single-seater Rafale-M fighters and 4 two-seater trainer aircraft, along with their weapons, spares, simulators and training support.
Will AMCA engines be manufactured in India?
The deal plans to set up maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities for Rafale’s fuselage development and engines and avionics, creating thousands of high-tech jobs. This will accelerate the manufacturing of AMCA engines in the country itself. The induction of the Rafale-M is seen as a stopgap while India develops its twin-engine deck-based fighter jet. However, there is speculation that India is also exploring additional orders for the Rafale.
This will deepen Dassault’s strategic presence in India, strengthen interoperability between the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy and promote a comprehensive India-France defence partnership.
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