India negotiating USD 1 billion deal for 113 GE-404 engines

The deal is expected to help HAL to complete the requirement for GE-404 engines in continuity, avoiding any types of delays in engine supplies. HAL is working to supply the first 83 aircraft by the end of 2029-30 and the next batch of 97 LCA Mark 1As by 2033-34, informed the defence officials.