The first engine for India’s new indigenous fighter jet, the light combat aircraft Mk1a, has been delivered by GE Aerospace to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, marking the beginning of supplies delayed due to supply chain constraints. A total of 99 F404-IN20 engines are on order, with 12 expected to be sent this year to support the Air Force’s order for 83 jets. GE acknowledged the delays but emphasized the importance of the milestone, highlighting the tailored design of the engine for India’s single-engine fighter.
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BSF keeps Attari gates closed, no customary handshakes now
(File photo) AMRITSAR: The BSF has decided to keep the Attari border gates closed and refrain from customary handshakes with Pakistan Rangers during the daily Beating Retreat ceremony due to heightened tensions and India's suspension of passenger movement. Security measures, including quick response teams and anti-drone systems, have been intensified at Attari, Sadiqi, and Hussainiwala posts. Amid these developments, several Pakistani nationals have returned home, while services like the Samjhauta Express and cross-border bus routes...
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