Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) signed a big deal with GE Aerospace on 7 November. Under this deal, the American company will supply 113 jet engines to HAL, which will be used in the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft program. HAL has told about this deal. He has said that this deal has been done for the support package of 97 Light Combat Aircraft MK1A program.
GE will start supplying engines from 2027
HAL And GE Aerospace Under this deal between, the supply of F404-GE-IN20 engines will start from 2027. Company officials said that the supply of all engines will be completed by 2032. The Defense Ministry had signed a deal worth Rs 62,370 crore with HAL in September. Under this deal, the company will supply 97 Tejas MK1A light combat aircraft to the Indian Air Force.
Many countries have shown interest in Tejas
Tejas is a single engine multi role fighter aircraft. It can be used in high risk air environments. It has been developed to strengthen the country’s air defense and strike role. It will be produced by HAL. Many countries have shown interest in Tejas.
HAL shares gave 11% return in 2025
HL is a government company. It manufactures many types of aerospace and defense equipment. On November 7, the company’s shares closed at Rs 4,632, up 0.84 per cent. This stock has increased by 11 percent in 2025.