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.