India and USA Begin Co-production of GE-F414 Jet Engines
India and the USA have officially commenced the co-production of GE-F414 jet engines in India for the Tejas Mk2 fighter jets.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Co-production of GE-F414 engines started by HAL and GE Aerospace.
- Engines will power the Tejas Mk2 and AMCA fighter jets.
- Involves significant transfer of technology from the USA.
- Part of the India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET).
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC / State PCS | Medium | 4–8 | UPSC focuses on strategic aspects: defence policy, Indo-Pacific, border issues, and bilateral defence deals. |
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- Military exercise: name, participating countries, location, purpose
- Defence acquisition: system name, purpose, procured from which country
- Appointments: new Chief of Army Staff, CNS, CAS, and their tenures
- Indigenization: 'Made in India' defence milestones, first-ever systems
- Strategic policy: recent changes to defence export policy, FDI limits in defence
Practice Questions
Q1. Which aircraft will be powered by the GE-F414 engines being co-produced in India?
- Tejas Mk1
- Tejas Mk2
- Rafale
- Sukhoi-30 MKI
Explanation: The GE-F414 engines are intended to power the LCA Tejas Mk2 and the future AMCA.
Q2. The GE-F414 engine deal is a result of which bilateral initiative?
- COMCASA
- iCET
- BECA
- LEMOA
Explanation: The deal is a key outcome of the India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET).
How to Prepare Defence for Government Exams
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Defence indigenization ('Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence') is a high-priority topic for 2025–26. Focus on systems developed by DRDO or HAL.
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