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Gas Turbine Research Establishment Gas Turbine Research Establishment Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Located in Bangalore, its primary function is research and development of aero gas-turbines for military aircraft. As a spin-off effect, GTRE has been developing marine gas-turbines also. Principal achievements of Gas Turbine Research Establishment include: GTX-35VS Kaveri Engine was intended to power production models of HAL Tejas. Defending the program GTRE mentioned reasons for delay including: Both hurdles having been cleared, GTRE intended to continue work on the AMCA (future generation fighter craft). This program was abandoned in 2014. Kaveri