India Develops First Indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine In 350 Kg Thrust Class
India has developed its first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine in the 350 kg thrust class. The engine has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE).
The Ministry of Defence said the development of such a complex system based on DRDO’s design reflects the growing technological capabilities of the Indian defence industry. It said the achievement marks the culmination of years of precision engineering, advanced manufacturing and close collaboration between India’s scientific and industrial communities. The Ministry added that jet engine technology is regarded as one of the most sophisticated engineering disciplines in the world.
The engine was successfully realised and delivered to GTRE by Azad Engineering on Wednesday. It was handed over by Azad Engineering CEO Rakesh Chopdar to Distinguished Scientist and Director General (Aeronautical Systems), Dr K. Rajalakshmi Menon, and Outstanding Scientist and Director, GTRE, Dr S. V. Ramanamurty.
On the occasion, Defence Secretary and DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh congratulated GTRE and its industry partner, saying their collaboration has transformed the vision into a historic milestone.(UPDATED ON 24TH JULY 2026)
