SOURCE: IDRW.ORG
GE Aerospace marked a significant milestone in its long-standing partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, with the delivery of the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines. These engines are destined to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk 1A, India’s indigenous fighter jet, further strengthening the country’s military aviation capabilities.
Shawn Warren, General Manager of Combat & Trainer Engines at GE Aerospace, expressed enthusiasm about the achievement. “We were excited to deliver the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to our valued customer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited,” Warren said. “This is an important milestone in our 40-year relationship with HAL and in our efforts to ensure a strong future for India’s military by developing next-generation fighters while enhancing the country’s defense manufacturing capabilities.”
The F404-IN20 engine, a variant of GE’s proven F404 family, is designed to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and efficiency, making it an ideal powerplant for the Tejas LCA Mk 1A. This single-engine multirole fighter jet is a cornerstone of India’s defense strategy, aimed at bolstering its air force with advanced, domestically produced technology.
The agreement to supply 99 engines follows years of cooperation and builds on the success of earlier Tejas variants powered by GE engines. The F404-IN20 engines will play a critical role in enhancing the operational capabilities of the Mk 1A, which features improved avionics, radar, and weapon systems compared to its predecessors.
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