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India has developed its first native 350 kg thrust expendable turbojet engine.
It was designed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) under DRDO.
Azad Engineering, a Hyderabad-based firm, manufactured and assembled the engine in 24 months.
The engine will power anti-ship missiles, UAVs, and loitering munitions.
It is a compact, single-use jet engine designed for short-duration military applications like missiles and kamikaze drones, prioritizing cost-effectiveness over long-term durability.
Simple Analogy: Like a disposable battery, it's designed to perform its job once flawlessly and then be destroyed along with the payload.
Design and development of gas turbine propulsion systems
Parent organization of GTRE; premier defense R&D agency
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