Rolls-Royce and Safran compete to supply India’s next-generation fighter engine

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India is seeking access to critical fighter-engine technology available to only a handful of countries, as Rolls-Royce and Safran vie to support its next-generation fighter program. The competition could center as much on technology access as on the engine itself.

Discovered 2026-08-27T02:20:24.844077-07:00 | 2026-08-27T02:20:24.844077-07:00

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  • India’s requirement is centered on access to advanced fighter-engine technology, a capability controlled by only a small number of countries.
  • Rolls-Royce and Safran are competing for a role in India’s next-generation fighter program, putting technology transfer at the center of a major defense opportunity.

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