Archive · 24 Jun 2025
HAL Assures Tejas Jet Delivery by March 2026 Despite Delays
India's HAL is building Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets for the Air Force.
The deliveries are delayed because the engine supplier, GE Aerospace, had production problems due to the pandemic and lost senior engineers.
GE is now expected to deliver enough engines to allow HAL to deliver at least six jets by March 2026.
The Tejas Mk-1A will replace older MiG-21 fighter jets.
HAL expects to deliver at least six Tejas Mk-1A jets to the IAF by March 2026.
Delivery delays are primarily due to engine supply issues from GE Aerospace.
HAL has six Tejas Mk-1A aircraft ready, pending engine availability.
GE Aerospace faced production setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting engine supply.
The IAF is looking to replace MiG-21 fighters with the Tejas Mk-1A.
- Who
- HAL, GE Aerospace, and the Indian Air Force.
- What
- HAL expects to deliver at least six Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets to the IAF by March 2026, facing delays due to engine supply issues.
- When
- HAL expects to deliver at least six Tejas Mk-1A jets by March 2026.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To modernize the IAF's fighter jet fleet, replacing older aircraft.
HAL's Perspective
GE Aerospace Perspective
Main Issue
HAL's Perspective
HAL has aircraft ready for delivery.
GE Aerospace Perspective
GE Aerospace unable to meet engine supply commitments.
- Aircraft
- Tejas Mk-1A
- Manufacturer
- HAL
- Engines
- F404 (GE Aerospace)
- Expected Delivery
- March 2026
- Orders
- 83 (initial), 97 more planned
Sources
IAF to get at least 6 Tejas jets by March: HAL chief
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