India is exploring the possibility of a potential partnership with French aerospace and defence major Safran to enhance its engine-making capabilities for Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter aircraft and to develop engines for its next-generation Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk-2 fighter jets, top defence sources have told Moneycontrol. US defence major GE Aerospace is currently supplying F404-IN20 engines for Tejas MK-1 fighter jets to Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). However, there have been hurdles in the supply, which have delayed timelines for Indian Air Force’s plans to augment its fighter squadrons. In a significant move, India is now looking for…
