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GE Delivers First Engine for Tejas Mk-1A Fighters

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-27T10:33:55.796106+05:30

- GE delivers the first of 99 engines for Tejas Mk-1A fighters after a two-year delay. - HAL to ramp up production of the indigenous jet, addressing developmental issues. - IAF chief criticizes HAL for delays, stressing the need for 40 new fighters annually. - GE restarted the F-404 production line, overcoming pandemic-related challenges. - HAL aims to produce 24 Tejas jets annually with a new production line in Nashik. Source: [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/hal-to-shed-jet-lag-step-up-tejas-mk-1a-output-as-first-ge-engine-lands/articleshow/119567616.cms), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ge-delivers-first-of-the-99-f-404-engines-for-lca-mk-1a-aircraft-101743014937116.html)

GE delivers the first of 99 engines for Tejas Mk-1A fighters after a two-year delay.
HAL to ramp up production of the indigenous jet, addressing developmental issues.
IAF chief criticizes HAL for delays, stressing the need for 40 new fighters annually.
GE restarted the F-404 production line, overcoming pandemic-related challenges.
HAL aims to produce 24 Tejas jets annually with a new production line in Nashik.

Source: The Times Of India, Hindustan Times