HAL receives third GE-404 engine for the LCA Mark 1-A fighter jet from the US
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the third GE-404 engine for the LCA Mark-1A fighter jet programme from the US, ANI reported citing defence officials, adding that the fourth engine is expected to arrive in India by the end of this month.
The public sector company is expected to receive 12 GE-404 engines by the end of this financial year. The Indian Air Force has placed orders for 83 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets and a proposal to buy 97 more of these planes is at an advance stage.
