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SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has confirmed that it is working closely with General Electric (GE) to resolve the supply chain issues impacting the delivery of GE’s F-404 engines, crucial for India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A. The production timeline, however, is set to normalize by 2026, with GE committed to delivering 24-26 engines annually. This supply rate will allow HAL to meet both its domestic orders of 83 jets as well as additional anticipated orders of 97 units within a 7-8 year window, aligning with peak production rates by 2025-26.

The F-404 engine, a cornerstone of the Tejas Mk1A program, has faced delays due to global supply chain disruptions. However, GE has reassured HAL that, starting from 2025-26, deliveries will stabilize at 24-26 engines annually. This output will enable HAL to ramp up production to its peak rate of 24 Tejas Mk1A units per year, meeting the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) demands and laying the foundation for additional export production if required.

An official from HAL, speaking to idrw.org, emphasized the company’s focus on overcoming these logistical challenges, noting that with GE’s commitment to increased output, the production of Tejas Mk1A will proceed without significant delays. By 2026, HAL expects the backlog to be fully resolved, allowing the Tejas program to fulfil its original timelines and production targets.

In addition to the IAF orders, HAL has remained steadfast in its ambition to expand into international markets. The Tejas Mk1A’s capabilities, combined with its competitive cost, make it an attractive option for countries seeking a versatile light combat aircraft. According to HAL, talks with potential international clients are ongoing, and the current F-404 supply chain issues are not expected to impact future export orders.

The company is optimistic that any export agreements secured in 2025 or 2026 will be executed smoothly, supported by the expected stabilization of engine deliveries by 2026.

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