“Historic Decision…” GE Aerospace signs MoU with HAL to make jet engines for Indian Air Force

Jun 22, 2023

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): In a major boost to India’s Tejas program, GE Aerospace signed an MoU with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on June 22. Now, General Electric will produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force. The development comes after PM Modi's meeting with General Electric Aerospace CEO, H Lawrence Culp Junior in Washington DC. The agreement includes the potential joint production of GE Aerospace’s F414 engines in India. GE Aerospace’s F414 engines would be co-produced in India to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk2. This is a major milestone to strengthen defence ties between India-US amidst PM Modi’s official state visit to the US. In India, GE Aerospace has operated for over 40 years in the industry including engines, avionics, manufacturing, and more. Since 1986, GE has been working with Aeronautical Development Agency and HAL for development of India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) with F404 engines. The agreement will advance GE Aerospace’s earlier commitment to build 99 engines for the Air Force as part of LCA Mk2 program.