HAL signs ₹62,370cr deal for Tejas jet engines

Business Nov 07, 2025

HAL just signed a big contract with GE Aerospace to get 113 jet engines for India's homegrown Tejas Mk1A fighter jets.
These engines will power 97 new jets, all part of a massive ₹62,370 crore defense push announced in September 2024.

Engine deliveries start in 2027

Engine deliveries start in 2027 and run through 2032, with GE also providing a support package.
The F404-GE-IN20 engine isn't new to India—it's already proven itself in earlier Tejas jets.

The Tejas Mk1A is a flexible fighter built for tough missions

The Tejas Mk1A is a flexible fighter built for tough missions—air defense, maritime reconnaissance, and more.
This deal keeps the Indian Air Force stocked with reliable engines and supports India's efforts to field advanced, homegrown fighter aircraft.