AMCA engine talks hit roadblock, US company raises cost threefold
India's ambitious fifth-generation fighter jet program, the AMCA, faces a significant hurdle as the cost of General Electric's F414 engines has tripled, potentially escalating the
India's ambitious fifth-generation fighter jet program, the AMCA, faces a significant hurdle as the cost of General Electric's F414 engines has tripled, potentially escalating the project's budget. With the airframe design finalized around these engines and limited alternatives, India may be forced to accept the higher price. This development impacts the timeline for the fighter, which is crucial for maintaining air superiority against regional rivals.
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