The Indo-Russian agreement
The Indo-Russian agreement for 100% Transfer of Technology (ToT) of the RD‑191M semi‑cryogenic engine represents a decisive propulsion upgrade that can shorten India’s path to true heavy‑lift, reusable launchers and human‑rated systems by several years, if not a full decade. It combines diplomatic risk‑taking, industrial up‑skilling, and technological leapfrogging in a way that reshapes ISRO’s…