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India’s Aero-Engine Breakthrough: DRDO-GTRE Develops First Indigenous 350 kg Thrust Turbojet Engine, Boosting Defence Self-Reliance
24htopnews | July 26, 2026 12:08 PM CST

India has achieved a major breakthrough in indigenous defence technology with the successful development of its first expendable turbojet engine in the 350 kg thrust class. Designed by DRDO’s GTRE and manufactured by Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering, the engine marks a significant step towards self-reliance in advanced aerospace propulsion systems and military technologies.

New Delhi: India on Thursday achieved a major milestone in indigenous aero-engine technology with the successful development of the country's first expendable turbojet engine in the 350 kg thrust class, designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE).

According to the Ministry of Defence, the engine was successfully realised and delivered to GTRE by Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering on July 22, marking a significant step forward in India's efforts to strengthen self-reliance in advanced aerospace and defence technologies.

GTRE had selected Azad Engineering as its industry partner for the manufacturing and assembly of the engine.

The ministry said the successful delivery represents the culmination of years of precision engineering, advanced manufacturing and close collaboration between India's scientific and industrial communities.


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