The Kaveri Engine Revival: A Turning Point for Indian Aerospace The recent successful afterburner tests of the Kaveri jet engine have sent shockwaves through the Indian defence establishment, marking a significant milestone in the revival of this long delayed programme.
Nearly two decades after the original GTX 35VS Kaveri was dropped from the Tejas fighter programme due to its failure to meet the Indian Air Force's requirements, the renewed focus on indigenous engine development is being hailed as a major step towards self reliance in military aviation.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has set an ambitious goal for DRDO scientists to develop sixth generation fighter engines within five to seven years.