GE Aerospace announces shipment of three F404 Engines to HAL
GE Aerospace has begun shipping F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft program. While deliveries have faced delays, both parties are working to fulfill the contract for 99 engines to support India's indigenous fighter jet fleet.
Why it matters
The engine supply is critical for the operational readiness of the Indian Air Force's Tejas Mk-1A fleet and reflects the ongoing defense industrial partnership between the U.S. and India.
U.S. engine manufacturer General Electric (GE) Aerospace on Thursday announced the shipment of three F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk 1A. GE Aerospace has to deliver 99 such engines to HAL.
“GE Aerospace shipped three F404-IN20 engines to HAL in August. We are proud to partner with HAL and the Indian Air Force to power India’s indigenous fighter jets,” GE Aerospace said.
A spokesperson said that HAL is yet to receive the engines in Bengaluru which have been shipped by the U.S. company.
“We expect to receive two engines next week and one later,” the spokesperson said.
HAL said the PSU has so far received 10 engines and as per the plan is expected to receive 22 engines by December.
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