Washington: The United States Congress has approved the Joe Biden administration’s decision to pursue the GE jet engine deal with India. The deal, which was announced in June 2023, will see General Electric (GE) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) jointly produce F414 jet engines in India. The engines will be used to power the Indian Air Force’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2 fighter jet.
The deal is significant because it is the first time that the US has agreed to transfer jet engine technology to India. This is a major boost for India’s aerospace industry, and it is expected to help the country reduce its dependence on foreign imports.
“It is all clear from the legislative end. The sale was approved before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit itself. But, as per the process, the State Department notified the House and Senate Foreign Relations Committee on July 28”, said a source familiar with developments on Capitol Hill, the home of the US Congress.
The approval of the deal by the US Congress was not without controversy. Some lawmakers expressed concerns that the transfer of technology to India could compromise US national security. However, the administration argued that the deal is in the best interests of both countries and that it will help to promote regional stability.
The approval of the deal is a major victory for the Indian government. It is a sign that the US is committed to its strategic partnership with India, and it is a boost for India’s aerospace industry. The deal is expected to create jobs and boost economic growth in India.
The deal will help India reduce its dependence on foreign imports for jet engines boost India’s aerospace industry and create jobs. It will help India to develop its own indigenous defense capabilities and also strengthen the strategic partnership between the US and India.
The GE jet engine deal is a major milestone in India’s defense modernization efforts. It is a sign that India is committed to building its own indigenous defense capabilities, and it is a boost for the country’s aerospace industry. The deal is also seen as a sign of the growing strategic partnership between the US and India.