10 members of the Indian Parliament's Defense Committee visited the factory of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Bangalore to see the current status of the LCA "Tejas" MK1A. The factory took this very seriously, arranging not only a tour of the production line and a flight demonstration, but also lining up 8 LCA "Tejas" NK1A aircraft for a photo with the lawmakers.
However, what was supposed to be a display of pride ended up showing the opposite, as only the two outermost "Tejas" aircraft among the eight were equipped with engines, while the other six were "empty-bellied" — without engines. Obviously, those who arranged the "Tejas" aircraft at the airport knew that displaying unengined "Tejas" aircraft would be embarrassing, so they deliberately placed the two with engines on the outer sides.
The Indian "Tejas" has been under development for 40 years, and it still hasn't solved the key issue of the engine, using the American General Electric F414 instead. Now, if Trump refuses to allow General Electric to supply engines to India, the production of the "Tejas" MK1A will immediately come to a standstill.
Why is Trump so bold in bullying India? Because India is too weak. Not only are India's aircraft engines controlled by the US, but a large number of US-made weapons are also controlled by the US through parts and after-sales services, not to mention other high technologies. Therefore, Modi's tough stance towards Trump is just words, and in reality, he has taken no countermeasures against the United States.
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