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India and the US have finalised a USD 600 million deal for supplying 99 jet engines to be used in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas' being developed by the DRDO. Around two years ago, India had selected the American company General Electric over its rival European Eurojet 2000 for the...

. Yes, the deal could be cancelled, but not because the IAF will be FORCED to depend on Tejas. Imagine, one being forced into a Car Rally with a car that has a fuel stoppage history that is yet to be solved.

@roma, There seems to be some merit in what Prof Das has to say; at least that seems logical if one compares the time taken to design and build the HF 24 that was completely indigenous (except for the designer). It was just that the engine could not be procured to match its modern and pace...

The matter has been reported. A fair response will be given by the Board.

@Sam If you persist, action will have to be be taken. Let us keep the discussion clean and in a language of civilised people. Ray