The Yantur engine is being developed to power Svayatt L1, Paninian’s long-range autonomous cruise missile platform, designed to address the operational requirements of the Indian Ministry of Defence’s Make-I programme for the Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). The programme has successfully completed its conceptual and detailed design phases and has now entered the stage of subsystem testing, validation and complete engine certification.
The company stated that the same engine core architecture has the potential to be expanded further up to 12.5 kN thrust capability for powering the Svayatt CCAV platform, highlighting the scalability of the propulsion technology for future autonomous aerospace applications.
The Yantur programme aims to establish a sovereign Indian capability in compact turbofan propulsion, a strategically important technology area supporting future long-range autonomous aerospace systems. Through the development of critical propulsion technologies within the private sector, the programme seeks to strengthen national self-reliance and contribute to the growth of a resilient indigenous aerospace ecosystem.
Commenting on the programme, Dr G. Gouda, former Group Director (Propulsion), CEMILAC, who has supported and overseen the certification of several propulsion systems over the past four decades, including the GE404 and GE414 programme reviews for India’s LCA programme, said, “The programme represents an important step towards establishing sovereign Indian capability in compact turbofan propulsion, engine controls, accessory systems, advanced manufacturing and propulsion-airframe integration. It complements the pioneering efforts of DRDO scientists, whose work has laid a strong foundation for indigenous propulsion development.”
The Yantur and Svayatt L1 programmes incorporate five patent claims covering innovations in engine family architecture, combustor and diffuser-nozzle design, compressor technology, digital twin-based health monitoring and advanced manufacturing techniques. These technologies are intended to support the development of a scalable family of propulsion systems for future autonomous aerospace platforms.
The programme combines expertise across propulsion engineering, autonomous systems, materials science, advanced manufacturing and digital engineering through Paninian’s multidisciplinary team. The initiative is supported by distinguished advisors and an expanding ecosystem of technology, manufacturing, incubation, testing and supply-chain partners.
Key contributors to the programme include propulsion specialist Dr G. Gouda, engine controls and sensors expert Mr Vaman Kulkarni, and materials and advanced manufacturing specialist Dr Vikas Kumar Saxena.
Raghu Adla, Founder of Paninian India Private Limited, said, “Yantur represents a pioneering private-sector effort to build sovereign Indian propulsion capability for future strategic autonomous systems. This milestone belongs to our young engineering team, advisors and partners who have transformed an ambitious vision into a credible engineering programme. We are now seeking strategic support from government, industry and investors to accelerate engine testing, subsystem qualification and full-system validation while helping establish a sustainable indigenous propulsion ecosystem.”
Paninian has initiated a USD 3 million funding round to accelerate engine testing, subsystem qualification, full-engine validation and integration with the Svayatt L1 platform.
The Yantur programme reflects Paninian’s long-term vision of developing a family of indigenous propulsion systems for next-generation autonomous aerospace platforms. The initiative represents a significant effort towards strengthening India’s strategic aerospace capabilities by advancing private-sector innovation in advanced propulsion technology.
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