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India.com
02-08-2025
- Business
- India.com
China, Pakistan suffer big blow as US to make Tejas MK2 and AMCA engines in India, technology transfer..., sixth-generation fighters...
New Delhi: India's ambitious project Light Combat Aircraft Mark-2 (LCAMK2) is now going to write a new chapter. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with American engine manufacturer GE Aerospace. Under this, the GEF414 engine that is fitted in fighter planes will be made in India itself. Along with these engines, the American company will also provide adequate Transfer of Technology (ToT) to India. This announcement has been made when the need for advanced fighter jets is being felt in the Indian Air Force after the retirement of MiG-21. At the same time, India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has also taken a step forward for the test of jet engines. What kind of engines will be available for LCAMK1A? According to a report by Business Standard, this agreement has been reached between HAL and America's GE Aerospace. Under an earlier agreement with the American company, India got the second GE-404 engine from America in July this year. HAL will install this engine in Tejas LCAMK1A fighter jets. HAL is to get 12 such GE-404 engines by March 2026. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has already placed orders for 83 LCA Mark 1A. Apart from this, there is also a proposal to purchase 97 more such fighter jets. What caused the delay in engine delivery? India was in need of powerful engines for a long time, but neither America nor capable European countries gave this technology to India. Russia gave engines, but did not give technology. In such a situation, it became very important for India to make its indigenous engine. Now with Kaveri 2.0, India will become self-reliant in terms of engines. What is DRDO's plan for making 'super engine'? Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), an associate organization of DRDO, has built a facility for the final test of jet engines. The work of building a powerful engine facility at this facility in Bengaluru started in 2023 itself. GTRE will make a powerful engine of 130 kilonewtons in this facility. It is believed that this engine will be ready in this facility, which will be ready by October 2025. What kind of engines will be made here? At present, GTRE has two important projects. One is the dry Kaveri engine. These engines will be prepared for unmanned combat drones. Secondly, another super engine will be made, which will be prepared for the future fifth-generation indigenous fighter aircraft, i.e. Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). India is working on dual-engine technology, which will make fighter aircraft more powerful. It is believed that the first trial of the engine will be done by mid-2026. In this, the Kaveri derivative engine, also known as dry Kaveri, will be developed. This engine will be the non-afterburning variant of the original GTX-35VS Kaveri. It has been designed for India's stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle drone, Ghaatak. Its test was successful in Russia. Will fifth-generation fighter jets be able to fly using Kaveri 2.0? Kaveri 2.0 is a next-generation turbofan engine. It is being developed for use in future fighter aircraft, such as fifth and sixth-generation fighter aircraft. The Kaveri 2.0 engine core is designed to generate thrust between 55 and 58 kN. With afterburner (wet thrust), it is expected to achieve more than 90 kN. Kaveri 2.0 will prove to be better than the US-made F-404 (84 kN) and F-414 (98 kN) engines.
Mint
04-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
‘Factually incorrect': HAL dismisses reports of stalled GE414 engine deal, confirms ‘negotiations on track'
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Wednesday, June 4, has denied certain media reports claiming that its negotiations with General Electric (GE) over the local production of GE414 engines have stalled. The state-run aerospace and defence company called the report factually incorrect and misleading. Certain reports suggested that talks between HAL and GE had faltered and that HAL was exploring engine alternatives with other manufacturers for its light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk2 programme. The defence PSU dismissed this as false. HAL, in a statement, made it clear that the report was factually incorrect and misleading. "An online article has inaccurately reported that negotiations between HAL and GE for the local production of GE414 engines have stalled, suggesting that HAL is now in talks with another engine manufacturer," said the HAL statement. HAL reiterates that negotiations with GE are on track and progressing well, and that HAL is not in talks with any other company regarding engines for LCA MK2. "Any information suggesting otherwise is incorrect," it added. According to earlier reports, HAL formed a Contract Negotiation Committee to oversee discussions with GE. Talks reportedly began on December 3, 2024, and while no final agreement has been reached, HAL has asked GE for specific technical documents to assess the proposed transfer of technology. In June 2023, HAL and GE Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force. The agreement was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the United States, and it was a key element in strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries. The agreement included the potential joint production of GE Aerospace's F414 engines in India. The MoU was part of the Indian Air Force's Light Combat Aircraft Mk2 program. The GE414 engine is a key component for the Tejas Mark 2, an upgraded version of India's indigenous fighter jet. The ongoing deal with GE is expected to involve technology and pave the way for local production, furthering India's long-term goal of strategic autonomy in aerospace.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
HAL refutes report of stalled GE414 engine deal, says negotiations on track
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Wednesday refuted reports that claimed negotiations between HAL and General Electric (GE) for the local production of GE414 engines have stalled. HAL, in a statement, made it clear that the report was factually incorrect and misleading. "An online article has inaccurately reported that negotiations between HAL and General Electric (GE) for the local production of GE414 engines have stalled, suggesting that HAL is now in talks with another engine manufacturer," the HAL statement read. "HAL would like to clarify that this report is factually incorrect and misleading." HAL reiterates that negotiations with GE are on track and progressing well, and that HAL is not in talks with any other company regarding engines for LCA MK2. Live Events "Any information suggesting otherwise is incorrect," it added. In June 2023, HAL and GE Aerospace had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force. The agreement was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official state visit to the United States and it was a key element in strengthening defense cooperation between the two countries. The agreement included the potential joint production of GE Aerospace's F414 engines in India. The MoU was part of the Indian Air Force's Light Combat Aircraft Mk2 program. GE Aerospace has operated in India for more than four decades with wide engagement in the industry including engines, avionics, services, engineering, manufacturing, and local sourcing. GE's presence in India includes its research and technology centre, the John F Welch Technology Centre at Bengaluru, which opened in 2000 and its Multi-modal Factory at Pune, which opened in 2015. GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components and systems for commercial and military aircraft. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Mint
04-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
‘Factually incorrect': HAL dismisses report of stalled GE414 engine deal, confirms ‘negotiations on track'
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Wednesday, June 4, has refuted a media report claiming that its negotiations with General Electric (GE) over the local production of GE414 engines have stalled. The state-run aerospace and defence company called the report factually incorrect and misleading. An article published on a website suggested that talks between HAL and GE had faltered and that HAL was exploring engine alternatives with other manufacturers for its light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk2 programme. HAL dismissed this as false. 'HAL reiterates that negotiations with GE are on track and progressing well, and that HAL is not in talks with any other company regarding engines for LCA MK2. Any information suggesting otherwise is incorrect,' the company said in a stock exchange filing. According to earlier reports, HAL formed a Contract Negotiation Committee to oversee discussions with GE. Talks reportedly began on Dec. 3, 2024, and while no final agreement has been reached, HAL has asked GE for specific technical documents to assess the proposed transfer of technology. HAL had signed a deal with GE in 2023 to co-produce GE414 jet engines in India. The GE414 engine is a key component for the Tejas Mark 2, an upgraded version of India's indigenous fighter jet. The ongoing deal with GE is expected to involve technology transfer and pave the way for local production, furthering India's long-term goal of strategic autonomy in aerospace.
