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The hashtag #FundKaveriEngine has taken X (formerly Twitter) by storm over the last 16 hours, with thousands of users calling on the Indian government to step up its investment in indigenous defence technology. At the centre of this online movement is the Kaveri Engine , a symbol of India’s pursuit of self-reliance in military aviation. But what exactly is the Kaveri Engine, and why has it become a rallying point for so many netizens? Let’s unpack the story. What is the Kaveri Engine? The Kaveri Engine is India’s ambitious effort to design and develop its own fighter jet engine, eliminating the need for foreign imports. Specifically crafted for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas , this twin-spool, low-bypass turbofan engine is expected to deliver around 80 kilonewtons (kN) of thrust. In simpler terms, it's the powerhouse meant to fuel India's aerial defence with indigenous technology. Developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) under DRDO , the engine inc...