Also changed from the F404 is the construction of the first three stages of the high-pressure compressor which are blisks rather than separate discs and dovetailed blades, saving 50 pounds (23 kg) in weight.

[9] The EDE is designed to have better foreign object damage resistance, and a reduced fuel burn rate.

Mechanical chevrons would come in the form of triangular cutouts (or extensions) at the end of the nozzle, resulting in a "sharktooth" pattern.

Fluidic chevrons would operate by injecting differential air flows around the exhaust to achieve the same ends as the mechanical variety.

As of 2009, the F414-EDE was being developed and tested, under a United States Navy contract for a reduced specific fuel consumption (SFC) demonstrator engine.

[13][14] In addition, General Electric has tested F414 engines equipped with a second low-pressure turbine stage made from ceramic matrix composites (CMC).

[2] India's Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) selected the F414-GE-INS6 to power HAL Tejas Mark 2 of the Indian Air Force (IAF).

It produces more thrust than previous versions, and features a Full Authority Digital Electronics Control (FADEC) system.

[20] As of August 2024, the deal for licensed production of the engines is expected to be signed in the next six months (i.e. end of FY2024-25) while General Electric Co. has submitted techno-commercial bids.

While the initial production target of the engine is 99 units for Tejas Mk 2 program, which is subjected to grow.

[21] As of September 2024, the Indian Government is to form a negotiating committee for finalising the deal with representatives from Ministry of Defence, HAL, ADA and GTRE.

[22] on 24 September 2024, the Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA) and DSP-83 (Non-Transfer and Use Certificate), which are mandatory requirement for the ToT, was signed by the Indian Defence Ministry, GE and other stakeholders as per reports.

As per a report, "Terms and conditions associated with the ToT including Technical Documentation, Technical Assistance, and Training are being discussed along with the terms and conditions associated with supplies including delivery schedule, statement of work, price escalation formula, warranty, option clause etc."

[24][25][26] As of late January 2025, a team from HAL is scheduled to visit the United States to advance the negotiations and conclude the deal by March 2025.