India’s quest for a truly indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), has long faced one critical hurdle: the engine. While India has mastered missile systems, satellites, nuclear submarines, and even aircraft design, it has consistently stumbled when it comes to developing world-class jet engines. For decades, India’s Kaveri engine project struggled to achieve the necessary thrust and reliability. As a result, India’s Tejas fighte