India may opt for French fighter jet engines as US talks drag on
Published on: Sept. 25, 2025, 10:24 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India considers French engines for fighter jets. Discussions with the US on joint manufacturing face delays. New Delhi aims to replace older jets with nearly 200 advanced aircraft. The nation seeks to boost domestic defense production. India allowed private firms to design warplanes. Despite trade tensions, India and the US maintain defense engagements. Negotiations continue for surveillance aircraft sales.
