No Longer Purchasing — We Produce: Russian Engines on the Rise

Russian engine manufacturing is entering a key growth point amid the departure of foreign companies and the expansion of its own production capacities. Experts note that the sector is recognized as a crucial element of technological sovereignty and is directly related to the development of transport, aviation, shipbuilding, and energy.

According to the Ministry of Economic Development, production growth in mechanical engineering exceeded 11.8% in the first half of 2025, and in the third quarter, transport engineering, including engine production, showed an increase in investment of more than 3.3 times compared to the same period last year.

Experts emphasize that until 2022, Russia practically did not produce engines entirely from domestic components, and import substitution became a catalyst for the development of local technologies. Today, domestic internal combustion engines, gas turbine units, aircraft engines, and diesels are demonstrating qualitative progress.

Among the new Russian developments are the ПД-8, ПД-14, ПД-26 aircraft engine lines, gas turbine units for helicopters, and innovative diesel generators. The growth in aircraft engine production in recent years has exceeded 50% — from 791 to 1,227 units delivered. The production of internal combustion engines for motor vehicles also increased by 11.5% in 2024, which contrasts with the trend of declining production worldwide.

Over the past three years, a large-scale modernization of production facilities has been carried out at a number of enterprises, including the Kolomna Plant, the Ural Diesel-Motor Plant (part of the "Синара" group), and the Perm company «Авиадвигатель». The Kolomna Plant, a leader in the production of medium-speed diesels of the new generation of types Д300 and Д500, has developed and implemented new models. The Ural Diesel-Motor Plant presented the УДМЗ ДМ-185 series of diesels. The Perm company «Авиадвигатель» also made a significant contribution to the development of the industry.

One of the main tasks for increasing the independence of the industry is the localization of component production, including casting blanks and control units. This will reduce dependence on imported components and strengthen the position of domestic manufacturers in the market.

The state continues to support the industry through preferential financing of R&D, simplified taxation, and stimulating investment in modern engines. However, a critical need remains in the localization of high-tech systems and the development of the component base.