India's Kaveri Dry Jet Engine Completes Trials in Russia, Ready for Ghatak UCAV
India's Kaveri dry jet engine, developed by DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishment, has successfully completed high-altitude and flight trials in Russia, achieving a peak dry thrust of 48.5 kN against its 46 kN target. Tested on a modified Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft, these trials mark a key step toward airworthiness certification and integration with India's planned Ghatak stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). Originally designed for the Light Combat Aircraft, the engine's derivative version is now set to power the Ghatak UCAV.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 42/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 30 Sept, 11:08 am. Other outlets followed.