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HAL Receives Fourth GE F404 Engine for Tejas Mk1A as October Deliveries Near

GE's handover clears a key hurdle for HAL's Tejas Mk1A handovers scheduled this month.

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Overview

  • GE Aerospace delivered the fourth F404‑IN20 engine tied to HAL's 2021 order, enabling the start of Mk1A induction activities.
  • HAL's chairman said the follow‑on contract for 113 F404 engines is expected to be signed in October after finalizing price and terms.
  • HAL reported three Mk1A aircraft are ready pending final trials and targets the first delivery to the Indian Air Force in October.
  • The Ministry of Defence has approved a repeat order for 97 Tejas Mk1A fighters worth ₹67,000 crore, with deliveries planned from 2027–28 through 2033–34.
  • Weapons integration for the Mk1A, including Astra and ASRAAM air‑to‑air missiles, is complete as HAL prepares production at its Nashik line while managing engine supply cadence.