India will develop and carry out combat aircraft engines with a French company, the Indian Defense Minister on Friday, August 23, on Friday, August 23.
“We collaborate with a French company to begin the production of engines in India,” he added, without revealing who this associated company was.
However, the name of Safran circulates largely in the Indian press. The French group has been operating for decades in India for decades in the aviation and defense sectors for decades. However, no official confirmation was made at this stage.
Rafale to replace the Russian MIG
India, one of the largest weapons importers in the world, has made the modernization of its armed forces one of its priorities. In April, New Delhi signed a contract of several billion dollars with the French manufacturer Dassault for 26 Rafale aircraft. These devices must be added to the other 36 bursts already acquired by India, which seeks to replace its Russian MIG-29K fleet.
But the most populous country on the planet also wants to build its own production: in May, Minister Singh approved an Indian advanced plane prototype, welcoming “important progress in the improvement of national defense capacities.
He also promised at least $ 100 billion in contract for military computer equipment by 2033, to support local armament production.
During the decade, India markedly opened a new helicopter manufacturing plant, launched its first national manufacturing aircraft carrier and successfully performed a long -range Hyperson missile test.
Source: BFM TV
