India plans to invest approximately 654 billion rupees ($7.4 billion) over the next decade to procure engines for various fighter aircraft under development, according to S. V. Ramana Murthy, director of the Gas Turbine Research Establishment. The country anticipates needing around 1,100 engines, emphasizing the urgency to develop a robust indigenous fighter engine ecosystem, which includes essential infrastructures like high-altitude testing facilities. Additionally, India aims to co-develop an engine with international partners for its first 5th generation stealth fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, with prototypes expected by 2028. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Modi’s vision to enhance India’s defense manufacturing capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign technology, thereby bolstering national security and self-sufficiency in defense.