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GE to Deliver First F404 Engine for Tejas Mk 1A by March-End

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2025

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General Electric (GE) is set to deliver the first of 99 F404 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by the end of March 2025. This marks a significant step forward in the production of India’s Tejas Mk 1A fighter jets, following a delay of over two years that affected the Indian Air

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IAF Chief Highlights Urgent Need for Fighter Jet Acquisition

By BPN News Desk March 1, 2025

The Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, has emphasized the critical need for India to enhance its aerial combat capabilities. He stressed that the IAF must acquire 35 to 40 fighter jets annually to address the shortfall in operational squadrons and maintain national security. Declining Squadron Strength The […]