Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation‘s (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) and manufactured by Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering, the engine is designed to power a new generation of cruise missiles, jet-powered loitering munitions, target drones and tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The first production engine was formally delivered to GTRE on July 22, 2026, with the Ministry of Defence describing it as a historic milestone in India’s indigenous jet engine programme. Beyond its technological significance, the development has also put Azad Engineering, the listed private-sector manufacturing partner, firmly in focus as India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem continues to expand…
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