Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane inaugurated a new design and test facility at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Aero Engine Research and Development Centre in Bengaluru. The facility is involved in the design and development of several new engines, including two strategic engines - Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine of 25 kN thrust for trainers and Hindustan Turbo Shaft Engine of 1200 kN thrust for powering light and medium weight helicopters.