# GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd have concluded technical discussions for F414 engines.

*business · news · 2026-04-12 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- GE Aerospace and HAL have concluded technical discussions for coproduction of F414 fighter jet engines.
- The agreement includes a deep transfer of manufacturing technology, with GE transferring 80% of IP rights.
- A new contract will enable 99 F414 engines to be manufactured in India for the Tejas Mk2 fighter.
- GE and HAL plan to set up an Indian manufacturing facility within two years of contract signing.
- GE is open to collaborating with India on developing higher thrust 120kN class engines for future jets.

**Companies:** GE Aerospace, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
**Countries:** India, United States

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