India will obtain two F404 engines per 30 days from the US till March 2026 for its Tejas fighter jets, Defence Secretary RK Singh mentioned. One engine was delivered in April, and one other is predicted by the tip of July. After that, month-to-month deliveries will start.
These engines, made by Normal Electrical, energy the Tejas Gentle Fight Plane developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Restricted (HAL). HAL plans to ship 12 Tejas Mark 1 Alpha jets by FY26.
Talks on F414 engines
Singh mentioned expertise switch talks for the extra highly effective F414 engines—meant for the upgraded Tejas Mark 2—are full. Pricing discussions are nonetheless underway and anticipated to conclude within the coming months. The deal is about to incorporate native manufacturing, boosting India’s defence self-reliance.
Extra defence offers within the pipeline
India is exploring the acquisition of US-made Javelin anti-tank missiles by each emergency and long-term channels. Additionally it is exploring establishing a upkeep facility in India for Russia’s S-400 air defence programs. Extra orders for S-400s might observe as soon as all pending deliveries are full.
Upgrades are additionally being deliberate for BrahMos missiles, together with making them suitable with Tejas jets.
Large drone order coming
A big defence drone order shall be positioned quickly beneath the ‘Purchase Indian IDDM’ coverage, geared toward supporting regionally designed and manufactured programs. Singh mentioned the order shall be substantial sufficient to help the trade with out requiring extra monetary help. The Ministry can also be open to corporations that use overseas tech however manufacture drones in India.
Tenders for drones, swarm drones, and UAVs shall be issued beneath each emergency and long-term procurement routes.
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