India Sets Deadline For Sixth-Generation Aero Engine

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday ordered DRDO scientists to develop a sixth-generation aero engine within 5–7 years while visiting GTRE in Bengaluru and observing a Kaveri afterburner test. He cited strategic autonomy and growing use of AI, materials science, and machine learning, noting three consortia shortlisted for AMCA and a Rs 15,000-crore allocation to build five prototypes by 2031.