GE Aerospace delivers first F404-IN20 engine to HAL for Tejas Light Combat Aircraft

GE Aerospace delivered the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to HAL for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk 1A, marking a significant milestone in their four-decade partnership and commitment to India’s defense capabilities. This delivery underscores GE Aerospace’s history of military jet propulsion collaboration in India, with the F404-IN20 engine being selected for the Tejas in 2004 after working with the Aeronautical Development Agency in the 1980s. The company’s efforts aim to develop next-generation fighters and enhance India’s defense manufacturing capabilities, ensuring a strong future for the country’s military.

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