India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh witnessed the delivery of the 2,000th aero-engine by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Koraput Division and announced the establishment of a second production line for Shakti engines on October 06, 2026. Describing the milestone as a significant achievement in India's aerospace journey, he called for strengthening indigenous capabilities in the design, development, testing, manufacturing and maintenance of advanced aero-engines, stressing that mastery of propulsion technology is essential for self-reliance in the aerospace and defence sector.

Congratulating the engineers, technicians, scientists and skilled workforce of HAL Koraput, Shri Raj...