India’s ambitious Tejas MK1A fighter jet program has hit a major snag, and experts say it’s because of the United States. The advanced Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas MK1A, produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), was supposed to take to the skies with engines from the US-based manufacturer, General Electric (GE). But things haven’t gone according to plan.

India recently penalized GE for failing to deliver the promised F-404 engines on time. Originally, these engines were expec...