Russia to Supply RD-191M Engines, Boosting India’s Heavy-Lift Space Ambitions

Brief By Newsbrief / 11:15 PM on 04 Dec 2025

Russia’s Energomash will supply India with advanced RD-191M engines, enabling future super-heavy launch vehicles and strengthening India’s indigenous space capabilities. The powerful engines, used in Russia’s Angara rockets, will enhance payload capacity for deep-space missions. This collaboration is expected to accelerate India’s next-generation launch systems and support upcoming high-thrust, long-range space projects.