SOURCE: AFI
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the chosen partner for the production of F-414 engines in India, has initiated the groundwork for a new engine factory. The company has identified a suitable land parcel in Bengaluru to house the upcoming manufacturing facility.
HAL aims to have the facility fully operational within two years of the finalization of the F-414 deal. Once operational, the factory will be responsible for manufacturing 99 F-414 engines for the Tejas MkII program, with deliveries commencing within three years.
Concurrent efforts are underway to secure the necessary environmental and pollution clearances for the project. HAL aims to operationalize the factory within a two-year timeframe from the date of contract signing.
This development underscores India’s commitment to self-reliance in the defense sector and the government’s push for indigenization. With the establishment of this facility, the country is poised to become a global manufacturing hub for advanced jet engines.