India’s Need for an Indigenous Tank Engine: A Path to Self-Reliance
South Korea’s development of a 1,000-horsepower tank engine marks a significant achievement, highlighting the strategic importance of indigenous engine manufacturing. Countries like Germany, the U.S., Russia, and China dominate this sector, but India has the potential to develop its own. With strong capabilities in automotive engine manufacturing from companies like Tata Motors, Mahindra, and Ashok Leyland, India can scale up to produce a tank engine. To achieve this, the government must incentivize private sector participation through assured procurement, financial support, and collaboration with defense organizations. Indigenous engine development will enhance self-reliance, cost efficiency, and defense readiness for India.