US firm GE Aerospace on Tuesday handed over the fourth GE-F404-IN20 engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) against the order of 2021.

The engine will be used for the LCA Mark-1A fighter jets, which will be inducted into the Indian Air Force in the near future.

On September 11, HAL had received the third GE-404 engine for the LCA Mark-1A fighter jet programme. "HAL has received the third GE-404 engine for LCA Mk1A. One more engine is scheduled to be delivered by the end of September 2025. Engine supply chain improvement will pave the way for LCA Mk1A aircraft deliveries," it said in a statement.

The IAF had placed an order for 83 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets, following which the defence ministry also cleared the proposal for the acquisition of 97 more of these aircraft. At present, Te

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