From Tejas rejection to 5th-gen fighter jet hopes: Can Kaveri 2.0 finally deliver?

India’s Kaveri jet engine project shows signs of revival after years of delays. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged scientists to develop sixth-generation fighter engines soon. Technologies from the Kaveri program will support future combat aircraft and unmanned vehicles. India continues to rely on imported GE engines for its current fighter fleet. This renewed focus aims for self-reliance in military aviation propulsion systems.