SOURCE: AFI
US engine manufacturer, GE Aerospace, has acknowledged delays in supplying F404 engines for India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1A program. The company attributes the setbacks to ongoing supply chain challenges within the aerospace industry.
In a statement, a GE Aerospace spokesperson confirmed they are collaborating with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the state-run defense contractor, and their suppliers to address the constraints and expedite the delivery of F404-IN20 engines for the Tejas Mk-1A project.
These delays, estimated to be around ten months, significantly impact the delivery timeline for the new fighter jets. The aerospace industry is currently experiencing unprecedented pressures on its supply chains, the spokesperson explained.