GE Aerospace Ships Four More F404 Engines for India's Tejas Fighter Programme
GE Aerospace shipped four F404-IN20 engines in September 2026 to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for India's Tejas Mk1A fighter jet programme, bringing total deliveries to 14 engines this year. The company aims to deliver 20 engines between June and December 2026, supporting HAL's order of 99 engines placed in 2021. The F404-IN20 engine, adapted specifically for Tejas, had a production restart after a five-year dormancy. The LCA Mk1A aircraft, delayed due to engine supply and certification issues, is expected to enter Indian Air Force service by year-end.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (66/100). Lens Score 45/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 7 Oct, 06:03 am. Other outlets followed.