10-01-2010, 07:04 AM
GE-414 is selected for LCA. I think DRDO is more than happy about it. DRDO is obsessed with Kaveri-Sncema joint venture and it can bring a closure to Kaveri development. Rafale selection in MMRCA is needed for Kaveri-Snecma joint venture. If they had selected EJ-200, Eurotyphoon would have been given first preference in MMRCA. DRDO knew it. It nailed GE-414 for LCA II as a temporary measure. In the future, if the US refuses to supply spare parts to GE-414 or provide a replacement engine, Kaveri engine will get a chance. It looks like AMCA will be powered by Kaveri.