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GE Aerospace delivered three F404-IN20 engines to HAL for Tejas programme

Location not reported1 Aug 2026

GE Aerospace delivered three additional F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in August 2026 for the LCA Tejas programme, according to an ANI report cited by ET Infrastructure. The article notes the Tejas Mk1A programme has faced delays linked to engine supply constraints, with HAL saying aircraft deliveries depend on engine availability.

Why it matters

Additional engine deliveries are a prerequisite for HAL to proceed with manufacturing and delivering Tejas Mk1A aircraft from a production line it says is ready.

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