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flag India’s defense minister set a five-year goal to accelerate indigenous aero engine development amid global security shifts.

flag Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited GTRE in Bengaluru on February 16, 2026, praising the facility as a world-class defense research center and a key pillar of India’s strategic autonomy. flag He set a five-year goal to achieve in indigenous aero engine development what typically takes 20–25 years, citing urgent security needs amid shifting global dynamics. flag Singh emphasized rapid progress on the AMCA program, urged work on sixth-generation engines using AI and advanced materials, and called for a national innovation ecosystem involving startups and MSMEs. flag He highlighted recent milestones, including a long-delayed EU trade deal and operational successes like Operation Sindoor, as signs of India’s rising global stature and commitment to self-reliance in defense by 2047.

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