New Delhi, March 22 -- US aircraft engine manufacturer GE Aerospace is set to deliver the first of 99 GE-404 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) this month, following a two-year contractual delay.

These engines power the Tejas Mark 1-A fighters, crucial for the Indian Air Force, according to a report by the Hindustan Times. HAL is also collaborating with GE to produce more powerful the GE-414 engine in India.

The recent development comes against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's initiative to impose tariffs on trading partners.

The first set of engines is currently on the test bench and expected to be delivered by March.

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