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US Engine Deal Propels India's Fighter Jet Ambitions
India's quest for self-reliant fighter modernization has hit a major roadblock: the elusive jet engine, and now a deal with US manufacturer General Electric for 15 F414 engines to power its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft prototypes has seen costs triple. This development cements America's grip on India's indigenous fighter ecosystem for decades to come.