Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) signed an agreement with US-based GE Aerospace to acquire 113 jet engines to power the Tejas light combat aircraft fleet. The delivery of F404-GE-IN20 engines will begin in 2027, with supplies to be completed by 2032, PTI reported, citing officials. In September, HAL sealed ₹62,370-crore deal with GE Aerospace to procure 97 Tejas MK-1A light combat aircraft.