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India signs USD 1 billion deal with US firm GE for fighter jet engines
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Friday announced that it has signed an agreement with General Electric Company, USA, for the supply of 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines along with a support package to execute the 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft program.
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Rajnath Singh inaugurates 3rd Production Line of LCA Mk1A, 2nd Production
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday inaugurated the third Production Line of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A and the second Production Line of Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) at the Nashik facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). He also flagged off the first LCA M
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Several countries showing interest in buying LCA Mark 1A aircraft: HAL Cha
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As the first LCA Mark 1A aircraft produced by the Nashik facility of the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) took its maiden flight on Friday, HAL Chairman and Managing Director DK Sunil said that several countries have shown interest in buying the aircraft.
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Defence Minister set to witness first LCA Mark 1A fighter jet made by HAL
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The first LCA Mark 1A aircraft produced by the Nashik facility will be showcased to the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday.
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"Within 10-12 years, we will have an indigenous engine, that is our goal":
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, on Tuesday stressed that India's defence sector is making significant strides towards self-reliance, with the Indian Air Force (IAF) actively pursuing indigenous projects.
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"Big boost to Atmanirbharta": Defence expert Anil Gaur after Defence Minis
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of over Rs. 62,370 crore (ex
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Next year, they have promised us 20 GE-404 engines: HAL Chairman
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
HAL Chairman DK Sunil on Thursday expressed confidence that American General Electric will ramp up supply of its GE-404 engines for the LCA Mk1A fighter jets and 12 engines are expected to be delivered by the end of this financial year.
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India-US to conclude USD 1 bn deal by October: HAL Chairman on 113 GE-404
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Regarding the contract for the 113 follow-on GE-404 engines, the HAL chief told ANI, "We expect to sign it in October. The contract will be worth more than 1 billion. The contract negotiations are done, and the price is finalised. We are only going through the contract details, and we hav
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"Red letter day": HAL Chairman DK Sunil on decision to supply 97 LCA Mk1A
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Dr Sunil's remarks reflect HAL's optimism about overcoming earlier hurdles, positioning India to strengthen its indigenous defence capabilities. The acquisition, under the 'Buy (India-IDDM)' category of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, is in line with the Government's thrust on indigen
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“LCA Mk2 designed around GE-414 engine...no discussion about French engine
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
HAL Chairman and Managing Director Dr DK Sunil has said that there has been no discussion about the French engine as far as LCM Mk2 is concerned and India's indigenously designed and developed fighter aircraft is designed around the GE-414 engine.
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Defence ministry signs Rs. 62,370 crore contract with HAL for procurement
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin seaters, along with associated equipment, for Indian Air Force, at a cost of over Rs. 62,370 crore (excluding taxes),
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HAL receives third engine for Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1-A
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a social media post on X, the HAL wrote, "HAL has received the third GE404 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."
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