HAL Receives Three More GE Engines, Strengthening Tejas Mk1A Rollout
What Happened
GE Aerospace has delivered three additional F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), taking total engine deliveries for the Tejas Mk1A programme to 10. The engines were shipped in August under a ₹5,375-crore contract signed in 2021, which covers the supply of 99 engines for the Tejas Mk1A fleet.
Key Takeaways
Engine shortages have been the biggest bottleneck delaying Tejas Mk1A production. The latest deliveries improve HAL’s ability to accelerate aircraft assembly and support scheduled deliveries to the Indian Air Force, which has ordered 180 Tejas Mk1A fighters.