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Rajya Sabha
The Gas Turbine Research Establishment of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has undertaken development of Kaveri engine to meet the propulsion needs of 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.
DRDO has reviewed and assessed that, in it’s current stage of maturity, significant risk reduction in the program may accrue through a partnership in engine development and production to meet production release goals of Kaveri by 2009.
This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee in a written reply to Shrimati N P Durga in Rajya Sabha today.
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