HAL bags 1st US' GE Aerospace engine for Tejas fighter jets

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd received the first advanced engine for the Tejas fighter jets, which was ordered from the US' GE Aerospace, NDTV Profit reported. Around 99 engines worth ₹5,400 crore were ordered in 2021, but deliveries were delayed, the report said. GE Aerospace's F404-IN20 engine was reportedly selected for the single-engine Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk-1A jets in 2004.