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Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), DRDO

Government programme

Filed · gas-turbine-research-establishment-gtre-drdo · Last verified 2026-07-15
R&D
Assessed stage · IndiaBUILD, from evidence
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Claimed stage · the builder's own words
05
Capabilities attempted
00
Dated updates

Attempting

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4 builders
A·01
Aerospace-grade superalloy & titanium manufacturing
Demonstrated materials
5 builders
A·02
Combustor and combustion technology
Emerging hardware
3 builders
A·03
Digital engine control
Demonstrated software
↳ blocks 2 products
4 builders
A·04
Engine certification and airworthiness route
Demonstrated certification
2 builders
A·05
High-bypass turbofan
Emerging hardware
↳ blocks 3 products

Evidence

independently corroborable, distinct from claims
1 · [milestone] Kaveri 2.0 engine under development with Full Authority Digital Engine Control systems; aims for 55-90 kN thrust range similar to F-404/F-414
2 · [milestone] Kaveri dry engine with advanced digital controls successfully tested in September 2025 for Ghatak UCAV integration
3 · [milestone] Kaveri programme aims to achieve integration on Ghatak by 2026 with 75% commonality with original Kaveri engine

Dated updates

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