New Delhi: In a significant development for India’s indigenous fighter jet programme, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Friday inked a deal with US-based General Electric (GE) for the supply of more than 100 jet engines to power the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark-1A.

In a post on X, HAL said the agreement covers the delivery of 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines, along with a comprehensive support package, to meet the requirements of the follow-on order for 97 Tejas Mk1A aircraft. Engine deliveries are scheduled to take place between 2027 and 2032.

“Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into an agreement with M/s. General Electric Company, USA, on 7th November 2025, for the supply of 113 Nos of F404-GE-IN20 engines and support package for execution of 97 LCA Mk1A programme,

See Full Page