Tejas Project Delayed? For years, Washington has attempted to influence New Delhi’s strategic choices — from defense procurements to energy imports. After sustained U.S. pressure on India’s purchase of discounted Russian oil, reports now suggest that engine deliveries for India’s Tejas fighter jets are facing hurdles from American aerospace giant General Electric (GE). The development has triggered unease in India’s defense establishment, particularly as the Indian Air Force (IAF) has phased out its ageing MiG-21 fleet.

Tejas Deliveries Facing Bottlenecks

The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1A program, a cornerstone of India’s push for indigenous defense capability, is struggling to maintain production schedules. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has rolled out 10 aircraft so far,

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