Kaveri Janata Party wishes the new CDS, Gen NS Raja Subramani, all the very best in his tenure.
As he focuses on accelerating the induction of indigenous weapons, we hope indigenous aero-engines receive special attention.
CDS Gen NS Raja Subramani
1. Whole-of-nation approach to security
2. PM’s JAI vision: Jointness, Atma Nirbharta, Innovation
3. Priority: Military transformation & tri-service integration
4. Indigenous weapons induction to be accelerated
5. Self-reliance remains central to national security 🇮🇳
2.5 years from T0 for the first prototype and 5 years from there for flight testing etc is a good timeline.
I hope it gets signed this years and we have T0 as 2026 so first prototype by 2029.
Digitisation and substitution of the AL-31 are appreciated, but India should also look at equipping these platforms with the AL-41F1S (117S) through domestic manufacturing and meaningful technology transfer, at least until the HAL AMCA engine ecosystem becomes a reality.
@daeroplate_v2 But if you have proven core more important dependencies are solved. You then have option of all electric (which is future) or engage makers like HAL etc to do it (not as metallurgically as complicated as gas turbines are)
@tuk3937 That will impact Tejas MK2 and make things clear for 177 engine.
There will be a temporary halt in programs and more funds will flow into Kaveri
So positive news on Kaveri and LCA. Yes it is happening but not as quickly as we want.
India is trying to secure all sort of 4 engines which we have been talking about. However there are roadblocks
- US : Tech Flow
- France : Money
- Russia : Complications
- UK : Confidence