The Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC) granted provisional clearances to Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) on December 31, 2025, for indigenous superalloys (BZL1, BZL14H, ZS 6Y), titanium alloys (OT 4-1, Titan 33A), and special steels (AE866W, 16XH3BFMB-W) vital for the AL-31FP engines powering Indian Air Force Su-30MKI fighters. Initiated by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Koraput Division in 2024, this milestone—corroborated across credible sources in the past three days—validates materials enduring over 1,200°C for turbine blades and compressors, slashing import reliance amid Russia-Ukraine supply risks. From an Indian strategic lens, it bolsters fleet readiness for 260+ aircraft, targets 42 squadrons by 2030, cuts costs by 30-40%, and extends to Tejas Mk2/AMCA, fortifying sovereignty against Indo-Pacific threats.