Tejas LCA Mk1A:
After delays, GE Aerospace announces delivery of jet engines for Tejas LCA-Mk1A
- GE Aerospace has begun delivering F404-IN20 jet engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Tejas LCA Mk1A fighter jets after a delay.
- The first engine was shipped from GE’s facility on March 26, 2025, and is expected to arrive in India in April.
- HAL aims to deliver 12 Tejas Mk1A jets in 2025, with production ramping up to 24 jets per year.
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates 31 fighter squadrons, far below the sanctioned 42.5 squadrons, highlighting the urgency of these deliveries.
- Tejas LCA Mk1A is an upgraded variant of India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, developed by HAL.
- It features over 40 improvements over the Mk1 variant, enhancing its combat capabilities, survivability, and operational efficiency.
