Summary:
- The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of India plans to fund academia for research and development on new-age materials for large aero engines.
- The goal is to develop indigenous capabilities in materials science and engineering to support the development of large turbofan engines for India's future aircraft programs.
- The DRDO aims to collaborate with leading academic institutions to advance research in areas such as high-temperature alloys, ceramic matrix composites, and other advanced materials that can withstand the extreme conditions encountered in aero engines.