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USA
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France
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UK
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Russia
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Detailed explanation-1: -India to jointly develop engines with France for AMCA 5.5 Gen fighter jet. The three decades’ dream of India to develop jet engines in India for its ambitious fighter jet programme will soon be a reality.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first 40 jets of AMCA would fly on GE-414 engines. The next version of the aircraft, AMCA Mark 2, will fly on an engine co-developed in India. India has plans to locally develop a new engine, with 110kN Class thrust, for the AMCA Mark 2, which is expected to go into production from 2035.
Detailed explanation-3: -GE military engines have a strong history in India. GE currently provides the jet engines and marine gas turbines for many Indian military applications including the Air Force Light Combat Aircraft-Tejas Mk 1, Indian Navy P-8I aircraft, and P-17 Shivalik class frigates.
Detailed explanation-4: -The US dominates the airspace when it comes to the world’s most advanced fighter jets.