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Kaveri Mk-2 — Indigenous Aero Engine

PENDING

High-thrust turbofan engine for AMCA and LCA

Budget

₹3,500 Cr

Timeline

N/A

Sector

DRDO

Indigenisation

80%

R&D READINESS

TRL 5/9

DRDO / GTRE Bangalore · Aero Engine

● PENDING

INTEL SIGNALS

Strategic priority designation

90 kN dry / 125 kN wet thrust target. 3D-printed components under test alongside GE414 ToT bridge.

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