Key Points
India's Ambassador to France, Jawed Ashraf, has said the fighter jet engine manufacturer Safran has expressed its willingness to engage in a 100% transfer of technology across various phases of the project..
As per reports, the primary focus of the deliberations is to align the specifications of the engine with India's future fighter jet requirements..
Safran, a key player in the aerospace industry, has expressed its willingness to engage in a 100% transfer of technology across various phases of the project, including design development, certification, and production..
In July 2023, India and France decided to extend their defense cooperation in advanced aeronautical technologies by supporting the joint development of a combat aircraft engine..
Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) also signed a workshare agreement for the joint development of the engine intended for the future Indian MultiRole Helicopter (IMRH)..
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