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Pentagon backs proposal to give US fighter jets ‘Make in India’ tag
Boeing, Lockheed Martin proposal to manufacture F-18s and F-ministryld translate into massive investments. (AFP File Photo)
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- India-US logistics pact will make military ops more efficient: Pentagon
The possible Indian acquisition of the battle-proven Predator drone was also discussed. “Defence minister Manohar Parrikar’s visit to the US had significant outcomes with Pentagon agreeing to work on the Indian non-paper for easier export controls,” said a senior official.
New Delhi is pleased with the Pentagon move, but the US departments of commerce and state will have to be partnered to make this happen as clearances on licences and transfer of technology lie within their ambit. “Since a major component of Grippen NG fighter, including the engine and the radar, are US, the latest developments show that there would be no obstacle from Washington on even transfer of technology for Swedish fighter. The Pentagon, however, understands that all these proposals will have to go through the competitive route,” said the official.
During his three-day US visit, Parrikar visited the Boeing Apache and Chinook helicopter factory in Philadelphia with the Indian Air Force (IAF) showing interest in the newly-developed KC-46 strategic tanker to augment the Indian mid-air refuelling tanker fleet.
The IAF’s requirement has been pegged at 126 multi-role fighters. This means at least 90 fighters are to be made in India as the remaining 36 will be Rafales, the deal for which is in the last lap. The IAF’s squadron strength has dwindled to 33, with the mandated strength being 42 squadrons of 18-20 planes each.
Read | India-US defence ties: Parrikar, Carter talk on technology and terror
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...n-india-tag/story-GYmjHZQc3oP5kBpGD03KwK.html
@PARIKRAMA collate this where ever
I can say only one thing with guarantee. If the deal for 36 happens before the annual India Russia summit , its ache din .... by deal happening I only mean clearance from Cabinet and Finance ministry, not signing or making payments.
If the 36 come , then ( you can take my word here ) 8-10 squadrons for IAF are 200% confirmed.
And with ~12 French Rafale / Mirage squadrons , and upto 5 extra Su30mki squadrons .... the need for a 3rd line isn't daunting.( If our modest expectations from HAL regarding Tejas is proven correct. )
However if US and India move more closer , a few squadrons may be on cards.
Untill then its all " Agar Magar, sources , money , Helping India.....and god knows what .... "
