The Kaveri Engine Project: Revisiting India’s 1980s Defence Dream and Its Rafale Connection

India’s quest for self-reliance in defence technology has witnessed many ambitious projects over the decades. Among these, the Kaveri engine project stands out as a symbol of both aspiration and challenges. Initiated in the 1980s, the Kaveri engine was envisioned as the heart of India’s indigenous fighter aircraft development. Though it faced numerous obstacles over … Read more