Bengaluru, Sept. 11 -- In a significant development, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday received the third GE404 engine for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark-1A.

The agency said that one more engine is scheduled to be delivered by the end of September 2025.

The LCA Mk1A is a more advanced, multi-role fighter jet designed to replace the Indian Air Force's (IAF) MiG-21s.

In a social media post on X, the HAL wrote, "HAL has received the third GE404 engine for LCA MK1A. One more engine is scheduled to be delivered by the end of September 2025. Engine supply chain improvement will pave the way for LCA Mk1A aircraft deliveries."

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