A proposed joint venture between India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) and France’s Safran aims to develop an engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), generating 120kN thrust, but will not include an adaptive cycle core due to its immaturity. Instead, it will feature 6th-generation technologies like a cooler-running core, with the Ministry of Defence expected to finalize the selection by year-end. Safran aims for a production-ready engine within a 10+2-year timeline, reflecting India’s balanced approach of leveraging current capabilities while earmarking future adaptability for advanced propulsion systems, including potential modifications for 6th-generation aircraft post-2040.