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US Company GE Aerospace signs MoU with HAL to produce fighter jet engines for Indian Air Force

Published on 26 Jun 2023

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US Company GE Aerospace signs MoU with HAL to produce fighter jet engines for Indian Air Force
  • US aerospace major, GE Aerospace, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indian aerospace company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force.
  • According to the agreement, GE Aerospace’s F414 engines will be co-produced in the country to power the Indian Air Force’s Light Combat Aircraft Mk2.
  • According to GE Aerospace, eight F414 engines have been delivered as part of an ongoing development programme for LCA Mk2. 
  • In addition, GE will continue to collaborate with the Indian Government on the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Mk2 engine programme.
Source: SarkariPariksha