India's Defence Push: GE to Supply 113 Jet Engines for Advanced Aircraft
India is set to enhance its indigenous defence capabilities with a significant deal. General Electric will supply 113 F414 jet engines, powering the more advanced LCA Mk2 and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. This contract, expected to be signed in October, aligns with India's push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
HAL, India's state-owned aerospace and defence company, is at the forefront of this initiative. It plans to complete a total of 180 aircraft by 2032-33, with the first delivery slated for October. Currently, three aircraft are ready, awaiting final trials. HAL is also negotiating an 80% technology transfer for the F414 engines, further enhancing India's capabilities in jet engine production.
The F404-IN20 engines, previously acquired from GE Aerospace in a USD 1 billion deal, will continue to power the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A. This deal underscores India's commitment to defence indigenisation, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.
The contract for the delivery of 113 F414 jet engines is expected to be awarded to General Electric in October. This deal, valued at around USD 1 billion, will significantly enhance India's indigenous defence capabilities. HAL's plans to complete 180 aircraft by 2032-33 and the negotiation of an 80% technology transfer for the F414 engines further solidify India's push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
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