NEW DELHI: Indian state-owned firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Friday announced a $1 billion deal with US-based General Electric (GE) to supply 113 jet engines and a support package for India’s 97 LCA Mk1A fighter aircraft program. Sharing a post on X, HAL said, "The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into an agreement with General Electric Company, USA, on 7th November 2025 for the supply of 113 Nos of F404-GE-IN20 engines and support package for execution of 97 LCA Mk1A programme." The company added that engine deliveries will take place between 2027 and 2032. The contract for the 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft was earlier signed in September 2025. "The engine deliveries would be from 2027 to 2032. The contract for 97 LCA Mk 1A was signed in September 2025," HCL added

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