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Rajya Sabha
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had undertaken development of Kaveri engine to meet the propulsion needs of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) project. During Aero India 2005 number of manufacturers displayed engine technology. In order to expedite the Kaveri engine development, DRDO has explored the possibility of partnership with other leading manufacturers. Expressions of Interest have been sought from all reputed military engine manufacturers to assess the level of interest in such a proposal.
Gas Turbine Research Establishment, Bangalore a laboratory of DRDO has spent Rs. 1159 crore on Kaveri engine till June 2005. Kaveri engine has been planned to be integrated with LCA by March 2007.
This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee in a written reply to Shri R Kamaraj in Rajya Sabha today.
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