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Safran Begins Work On M88 Engine Maintenance Hub In Hyderabad

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

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The French aerospace group Safran has broken ground for a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad dedicated to its M88 military jet engine — the powerplant for Dassault Rafale fighters. The facility, set up under Safran’s Indian arm, marks a key step in the firm’s plans

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Tejas Mk2 and the Engine Dilemma: Why HAL Won’t Ditch GE

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

The past few weeks have seen a swirl of speculation around India’s Tejas Mk2 fighter jet and whether it might swap its General Electric F414 engine for a French alternative from Safran. For an aircraft that has been under development for years, the idea of an engine switch has sparked curiosity and headlines. But as […]

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GE’s 80%, Safran’s 100%: Why New Delhi Is Done Playing Apprentice

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

India’s defence ambitions are no longer content with cosmetic “Make in India” tags or token technology transfers. The latest signal is New Delhi’s blunt demand that French aerospace giant Safran not only co-develop a fighter jet engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) but also hand over complete technology and intellectual property rights (IPR). […]