En un peu plus détaillé In written reply to Rajya Sabha today. Defence Minister Shri AK Antony ,informed that DRDO is currently negotiating with M/s SNECMA, France for co-development and co-production of Kaveri Aero Engine for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-II. Indian Air Force (lAF) has been consulted at every stage and is part of negotiation for the co-development of Kaveri engine. The draft engine technical specification has been examined and cleared by IAF and has further suggested that the engine design should have minimal impact on the LCA, Tejas airframe for future retro-fitment. The project proposal will be put up for Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approval after the completion of price negotiation. “Indian Air Force (IAF) has been consulted at every stage and is part of negotiation. IAF has cleared the Kaveri engine co-development proposal with M/s Snecma, France. The draft engine technical specification has been examined and cleared by IAF. http://idrw.org/?p=5405