GE Commits F404 Engines to India | Big Boost for Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jet Exports скачать в хорошем качестве

GE Commits F404 Engines to India | Big Boost for Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jet Exports

#TejasMk1A #GEF404 #IndianAirForce #HAL India’s indigenous fighter jet programme has received a major boost as US aerospace giant General Electric (GE) confirms long-term supply of F404 jet engines for the Tejas Mk1A. This development removes the biggest bottleneck that delayed production, Indian Air Force induction, and global export plans of India’s flagship light combat aircraft. In this video, we explain how GE’s commitment to deliver 20 F404-IN20 engines annually starting from 2026, with initial deliveries by March 2026, stabilises the Tejas Mk1A production line. We also break down how this impacts HAL’s manufacturing capacity, the IAF’s 83 + 97 aircraft orders, and India’s ambition to become a fighter jet exporting nation. You’ll learn how Tejas Mk1A is evolving into a modern 4.5 generation fighter, featuring Uttam AESA radar, Swayam Raksha Kavach electronic warfare suite, advanced avionics, and integration of indigenous weapons like the Astra BVR missile. The video also explores why Tejas Mk1A is being pitched as a cost-effective replacement for ageing fighters like the MiG-21, F-5, and F-7 in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. With production ramp-up at HAL’s Bengaluru and Nashik facilities and a domestic order book crossing 180 aircraft, Tejas Mk1A is no longer just a development programme but a serious contender in the global defence market. Watch till the end to understand why this GE engine deal could be a turning point for India’s defence exports and strategic autonomy.