Atmanirbhar Defence Boost: CSIR Reveals Three Homegrown Turbine Engines
What Happened
CSIR-NAL unveiled three indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines, NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100, with thrust capacities of 5 kg, 50 kg and 100 kg respectively. Designed for tactical UAVs, drone interceptors and compact missile systems, the engines aim to meet critical propulsion needs for India's indigenous defence programmes.
Key Takeaways
The development strengthens India's push for defence self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) by reducing dependence on imported propulsion technology and creating a domestic ecosystem for advanced aerospace and drone manufacturing.