India is exploring partnerships with manufacturers from the UK, France, and Japan to jointly produce fighter jet engines, aiming to close capability gaps amid rising regional tensions.
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC offered to transfer technology, Safran SA in talks for technology transfer, and Japan also made a similar offer.
India is aiming to power its twin-engine fighters under development with these engines and has allowed domestic firms to design and develop advanced warplanes.
India's efforts to manufacture jet engines reflect broader attempts to secure the supply chain for critical defense equipment and reduce reliance on imports.