US Clears $482 Million Support Packages For India’s Apache Helicopters And M777A2 Howitzers

The United States has formally notified the sale of sustainment support services for India’s AH‑64E Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 Ultra‑Light Howitzers, valued at a combined USD 482.2 million, reinforcing the strategic defence partnership between Washington and New Delhi.The packages, cleared under the Foreign Military Sales programme, are designed to ensure long‑term operational readiness

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No Feasible Alternative To GE F404 Engines For HAL’s TEJAS MK-1A

HAL cannot simply replace the GE F404 engines powering the TEJAS MK-1A with an alternative option. The aircraft is structurally and aerodynamically designed around this engine, meaning any substitution would require years of redesign, testing, and certification.While indigenous efforts like the Kaveri 2.0 are progressing, they are only expected to become viable in the mid‑2030s.Accelerating the

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