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HAL to deliver LCA jets and Dhruv helicopters Friday

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 4:12 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

HAL will hand over LCA trainer jets, Dhruv NG helicopters and an HTT-40 trainer on Friday.
HAL has received 10 F404-IN20 engines and expects 12 more by December.
HAL expects a GE proposal to co-produce 99 F414-INS6 engines by October.
HAL plans ground testing of the new F414 engine by February.
HAL and Safran signed a 50-50 design partnership for a Multi-Role Helicopter, with engine delivery in 2030.

History

Historical Context

India first bought MiG-29 fighters in 1984 and upgraded them in 2005-06, while the Indian Navy ordered 12 MiG-29K single-seat and four KUB trainers in 2004 with Russia, later expanding to 45 aircraft. Building on those deals, HAL now prepares to deliver LCA trainers, Dhruv NG helicopters and an HTT-40, while negotiating GE co-production of F414-INS6 engines to cut foreign-engine dependence by 2030.

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Story summary

HAL will hand over LCA trainer jets, Dhruv NG helicopters and an HTT-40 trainer on Friday.
HAL has received 10 F404-IN20 engines and expects 12 more by December.
HAL expects a GE proposal to co-produce 99 F414-INS6 engines by October.
HAL plans ground testing of the new F414 engine by February.
HAL and Safran signed a 50-50 design partnership for a Multi-Role Helicopter, with engine delivery in 2030.

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