The Engine Problem That Could Delay AMCA | In Our Defence
India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme has entered a crucial phase, but a major question remains unanswered: what engine will power India's first
India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme has entered a crucial phase, but a major question remains unanswered: what engine will power India's first indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet? In this discussion, defence experts examine why the recently released AMCA RFP focuses on the aircraft's airframe while leaving out the engine roadmap. From the stalled Kaveri engine programme to the proposed partnership with Safran and fresh interest from Rolls-Royce, the debate highlights the biggest technological challenge facing India's fighter jet ambitions.
Can India successfully develop a world-class engine? Why do experts believe the engine should have been the starting point of the AMCA project? And what lessons can be learned from countries like China that are still struggling to perfect advanced fighter jet engines? Watch the full episode that takes a deep dive into the engineering, strategic and policy challenges behind India's most ambitious defence aviation project. Full Podcast Apple India Today Podcast Spotify Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video.
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