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India.com
a day ago
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- India.com
Big tension for China, Pakistan as India's Tejas to get..., US ready to share technology for....
Big tension for China, Pakistan as India's Tejas to get…, US ready to share technology for… The world has witnessed the prowess of India during Operation Sindoor. The country's fighter jets, drones, and missiles created havoc in Pakistani cities. During the operation, the Indian Air Force's fighter jets destroyed terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Recent conflicts across the world have proved the importance of fighter jets and drones. Considering this, New Delhi is also focusing on strengthening its Air Force. In a major development, India's state-owned company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is going to sign a major deal with U.S. defence company General Electric (GE) Aerospace. As per the deal, both the companies will jointly manufacture fighter aircraft engines in India. The engines will be used in new fighter jets such as Tejas. This development will surely give a headache to neighbouring Pakistan and China. How PM Modi's Masterstroke Creates Tension In China, Pakistan? HAL Chairman and Managing Director DK Sunil said that American engines will be used in the latest fighter jets. The idea to manufacture GE's F-414 engine in India was pitched during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US in 2023. However, the talks regarding this went on a cold bag for years. Now, the talks have resumed and the deal will soon be finalised. What Is The Deal? Giving details, Sunil stated that talks with GE have been completed and both sides have agreed on the transfer of 80 percent technology. It is expected that the agreement between the companies will be completed by the next financial year. What Is The F-414 Engine? GE Aerospace's F414 is a 22,000-pound-thrust afterburning turbofan engine is an enhanced version of the F404. The F414 offers 35 percent power increase over its predecessor and is valued for its reliability and maintainability. It is currently used in several light fighter jets. How Many New Tejas Will Be Included In Indian Air Force? The IAF is going to buy around 180 Tejas Mk-1A jets. The deal will cost around Rs 1.15 lakh crore. These new fighter planes will replace the MiG-21 aircraft in the IAF fleet. How Many Countries Have The Technology Of Fighter Jet Engine? Notably, THERE are only four countries in the world that have the technology to make fighter jet engines. These countries include America, Russia, Britain and France. If this deal is finalised, India's will also join the club.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
India-US deal to produce F-414 jets to be sealed by March
New Delhi: The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will seal a deal with US defence major GE Aerospace by March to jointly produce a jet engine to power the next generation of India's combat aircraft, the aviation behemoth's chief DK Sunil has said. The mega plan to jointly produce the F-414 engines in India was announced during PM Narendra Modi's visit to Washington in 2023, though the programme suffered from several slippages because of protracted negotiations on the sharing of advanced technologies.
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
India-US deal to produce F-414 jet engines to be sealed by March: HAL Chief Sunil
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will seal a deal with US defence major GE Aerospace by March to jointly produce a jet engine to power the next generation of India's combat aircraft, the aviation behemoth's chief DK Sunil has mega plan to jointly produce the F-414 engines in India was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington DC in 2023, though the programme suffered from several slippages because of protracted negotiations on the sharing of advanced an exclusive interview with PTI Videos, HAL Chairman and Managing Director Sunil said crucial negotiations with GE Aerospace on the transfer of technologies for the engines were concluded and both sides are now focusing on the commercial aspects of the project."We are now discussing the ToT (transfer of technologies) principles. (We will have) 80 per cent transfer of technology. Those discussions are more or less over," he said. "Now we will be getting into the commercials. So, in this financial year, we should be able to conclude this deal," he forward movement in joint production of the premier engines, which are powering combat jets in several countries including the US, Sweden and Australia, is seen as very significant considering the long-held US policy of maintaining strict controls over domestic military said the GE engines will be used in the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mark 2 variant and the initial prototypes of fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)."We are having regular rounds of discussions with GE Aerospace," he F-414 project under the technology transfer framework is crucial for India's ambitious Tejas programme as well as the AMCA HAL is working on the Tejas Mark 2 variant which will be a much more potent platform featuring a more powerful engine, greater load carrying capability, superior electronic warfare system and an array of advanced IAF is procuring around 180 Tejas Mark 1A variants at a cost of around Rs 1.15 lakh crore. The single-engine Mk-1A will be a replacement for the IAF's MiG-21 also has been working on the ambitious AMCA project to develop the medium-weight deep penetration fighter jet with advanced stealth features to bolster its air power along with the Tejas light combat aircraft are planned to be the mainstays of the Indian Air also talked about HAL winning a mega contract to supply Prachand helicopters to the Indian March, the defence ministry firmed up the procurement of 156 light combat helicopter 'Prachand' from the HAL at a cost of Rs 62,700 crore to bolster the combat capability of the HAL top executive said delivery of Prachand will commence in Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand is India's first indigenously designed and developed combat helicopter having capability of operating at an altitude of over 4500 metres."It is the biggest contract in India's military history. We produced 15 limited series productions (variants of the chopper) and delivered them. It is a very big shot in the arm for 'aatmanirbharta' (self-reliance) in the defence sector," Sunil whole attack helicopters are going to be made by HAL within the country and that platform will feature an array of weapons including rockets and anti-tank guided missiles.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India-US deal to produce F-414 jet engines to be sealed by March: HAL Chief Sunil
The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will seal a deal with US defence major GE Aerospace by March to jointly produce a jet engine to power the next generation of India's combat aircraft, the aviation behemoth's chief DK Sunil has said. The mega plan to jointly produce the F-414 engines in India was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington DC in 2023, though the programme suffered from several slippages because of protracted negotiations on the sharing of advanced technologies. In an exclusive interview with PTI Videos, HAL Chairman and Managing Director Sunil said crucial negotiations with GE Aerospace on the transfer of technologies for the engines were concluded and both sides are now focusing on the commercial aspects of the project. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Access all TV channels anywhere, anytime Techno Mag Learn More Undo "We are now discussing the ToT (transfer of technologies) principles. (We will have) 80 per cent transfer of technology. Those discussions are more or less over," he said. "Now we will be getting into the commercials. So, in this financial year, we should be able to conclude this deal," he said. The forward movement in joint production of the premier engines, which are powering combat jets in several countries including the US, Sweden and Australia, is seen as very significant considering the long-held US policy of maintaining strict controls over domestic military technologies. Live Events Sunil said the GE engines will be used in the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mark 2 variant and the initial prototypes of fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). "We are having regular rounds of discussions with GE Aerospace," he said. The F-414 project under the technology transfer framework is crucial for India's ambitious Tejas programme as well as the AMCA project. The HAL is working on the Tejas Mark 2 variant which will be a much more potent platform featuring a more powerful engine, greater load carrying capability, superior electronic warfare system and an array of advanced avionics. The IAF is procuring around 180 Tejas Mark 1A variants at a cost of around Rs 1.15 lakh crore. The single-engine Mk-1A will be a replacement for the IAF's MiG-21 fighters. India also has been working on the ambitious AMCA project to develop the medium-weight deep penetration fighter jet with advanced stealth features to bolster its air power capability. AMCA along with the Tejas light combat aircraft are planned to be the mainstays of the Indian Air Force. Sunil also talked about HAL winning a mega contract to supply Prachand helicopters to the Indian military. In March, the defence ministry firmed up the procurement of 156 light combat helicopter 'Prachand' from the HAL at a cost of Rs 62,700 crore to bolster the combat capability of the military. The HAL top executive said delivery of Prachand will commence in 2028. Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand is India's first indigenously designed and developed combat helicopter having capability of operating at an altitude of over 4500 metres. "It is the biggest contract in India's military history. We produced 15 limited series productions (variants of the chopper) and delivered them. It is a very big shot in the arm for 'aatmanirbharta' (self-reliance) in the defence sector," Sunil said. The whole attack helicopters are going to be made by HAL within the country and that platform will feature an array of weapons including rockets and anti-tank guided missiles.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
India-US deal to produce F-414 jet engines likely by March: HAL Chief Sunil
The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will seal a deal with US defence major GE Aerospace by March to jointly produce a jet engine to power the next generation of India's combat aircraft, the aviation behemoth's chief DK Sunil has said. The mega plan to jointly produce the F-414 engines in India was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington DC in 2023, though the programme suffered from several slippages because of protracted negotiations on the sharing of advanced technologies. In an exclusive interview with PTI Videos, HAL Chairman and Managing Director Sunil said crucial negotiations with GE Aerospace on the transfer of technologies for the engines were concluded and both sides are now focusing on the commercial aspects of the project. "We are now discussing the ToT (transfer of technologies) principles. (We will have) 80 per cent transfer of technology. Those discussions are more or less over," he said. "Now we will be getting into the commercials. So, in this financial year, we should be able to conclude this deal," he said. The forward movement in joint production of the premier engines, which are powering combat jets in several countries including the US, Sweden and Australia, is seen as very significant considering the long-held US policy of maintaining strict controls over domestic military technologies. Sunil said the GE engines will be used in the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mark 2 variant and the initial prototypes of fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). "We are having regular rounds of discussions with GE Aerospace," he said. The F-414 project under the technology transfer framework is crucial for India's ambitious Tejas programme as well as the AMCA project. The HAL is working on the Tejas Mark 2 variant which will be a much more potent platform featuring a more powerful engine, greater load carrying capability, superior electronic warfare system and an array of advanced avionics. The IAF is procuring around 180 Tejas Mark 1A variants at a cost of around Rs 1.15 lakh crore. The single-engine Mk-1A will be a replacement for the IAF's MiG-21 fighters. India also has been working on the ambitious AMCA project to develop the medium-weight deep penetration fighter jet with advanced stealth features to bolster its air power capability. AMCA along with the Tejas light combat aircraft are planned to be the mainstays of the Indian Air Force. Sunil also talked about HAL winning a mega contract to supply Prachand helicopters to the Indian military. In March, the defence ministry firmed up the procurement of 156 light combat helicopter 'Prachand' from the HAL at a cost of Rs 62,700 crore to bolster the combat capability of the military. The HAL top executive said delivery of Prachand will commence in 2028. Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand is India's first indigenously designed and developed combat helicopter having capability of operating at an altitude of over 4500 metres. "It is the biggest contract in India's military history. We produced 15 limited series productions (variants of the chopper) and delivered them. It is a very big shot in the arm for 'aatmanirbharta' (self-reliance) in the defence sector," Sunil said. The whole attack helicopters are going to be made by HAL within the country and that platform will feature an array of weapons including rockets and anti-tank guided missiles.
