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GE Aerospace Delivers 4 More Engines for LCA Mk-1A

The latest shipment brings total deliveries to 14 engines under a 99-engine contract signed in 2021, GE Aerospace said.

  • In September, GE Aerospace delivered four F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, bringing the total number of powerplants supplied for the Tejas Mk1A fleet to 14.
  • Under a 2021 contract valued at Rs 5,375 crore, GE Aerospace must supply 99 engines to support the Defence Ministry's order for 83 Tejas Mk-1A jets for the IAF.
  • While at least 25 Tejas airframes await engines, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has yet to deliver a single completed Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft to the IAF.
  • Last week, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Singh said the induction delay is hurting the Indian Air Force, citing the depleting strength of its fighter squadrons.
  • Defence Minister Rajanath Singh recently warned that delays create gaps in meeting critical defence requirements, emphasizing the need for realistic project timelines.
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GE Aerospace delivered four F404-IN20 engines in September 2026. These are for the Tejas fighter jet. The partnership with HAL and the Indian Air Force continues. After delays, production is expected to accelerate as supplies increase.

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Moneycontrol broke the news in Mumbai, India on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
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