The collaboration with Safran, expected to be formalized by the end of 2025, is backed by a ?61,000 crore (US$7.2 billion) investment, reflecting the high stakes of the program. Safran's offer includes 100% Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Transfer of Technology (ToT), addressing India's demand for strategic autonomy under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Unlike earlier collaborations, where Safran retained partial IPR, this deal ensures India can independently manufacture, modify, and potentially export the engine without restrictions. The engine will incorporate sixth-generation features, such as advanced cooling systems for a lower infrared signature, and is designed to support future upgrades, potentially scaling to 125–145kN for sixth-generation platforms like a successor to the IAF's Sukhoi Su-30MKI.