HAL and SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt Ltd have signed an airframer contract, to commence joint design, development, manufacture, supply and support of a new generation high power engine ‘Aravalli’ for 13-ton Medium Lift class, IMRH and DBMRH being designed & developed by HAL. https://x.com/HALHQBLR/status/1829443101359771934
Defence Secretary witnessed the engine ground run of HTSE-1200 at AERDC. He also visited HAL's Shakti engine assembly area. Pic shows a fully assembled Shakti engine: