Archive · 24 Aug 2025
India and US to Finalize Engine Deal for Tejas Mk2 Jets Soon
India is working to build its own fighter jet engines.
They're teaming up with companies like GE Aerospace (from the US) and Safran (from France).
GE Aerospace is supposed to help make engines for the LCA Mk2 jets, but they still have to agree on some details.
The government hopes to get this done in the next few months.
At the same time, India is working with Safran to make even more advanced engines for a new jet called AMCA.
The goal is for India to be able to make its own engines and not have to rely on other countries.
HAL and GE Aerospace will begin commercial negotiations to co-produce F414 engines.
The deal aims to finalize the co-production of engines for the LCA Mk2 jets within three months.
GE Aerospace agreed to transfer 80% of engine technology to India but withholds key component transfers.
DRDO is finalizing a deal with Safran to manufacture advanced jet engines for the AMCA in India.
The engine deal is key to bolstering India's fighter jet squadron and indigenous defense.
- Who
- HAL, GE Aerospace, DRDO, Safran.
- What
- Negotiations on co-production of fighter jet engines between HAL and GE Aerospace, and DRDO with Safran.
- When
- Commercial negotiations expected to conclude within the next three months.
- Where
- India and US
- Why
- To produce fighter jet engines indigenously to increase self-reliance in defense and strengthen squadron strength.
Concerns
Optimism
Production Timeline
Concerns
Delays in finalising the deal may impact the LCA Mk 2 programme.
Optimism
The deal's finalization will enable the manufacturing of jet engines and boost squadron strength.
- Companies Involved
- HAL, GE Aerospace, Safran, DRDO
- Engine Type
- F414 (for LCA Mk2 jets)
- Technology Transfer
- 80% from GE Aerospace
- Deal Status
- Commercial negotiations ongoing
- Goal
- Indigenous Engine Production