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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
April 25, 2008 The Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp., Saab AB and a venture including European Aeronautic, Defense and Space Co. plan to submit bids by next week to compete for a fighter jet contract valued at $11 billion for the Indian government.
Lockheed, Boeing, Sweden's Saab and the EADS venture called Eurofighter GmbH said they will submit proposals to build 126 fighters to India's Ministry of Defense. The country extended the application date in February by eight weeks to April 28.
The Indian air force, the world's fourth biggest, owns 1,700 aircraft and needs new fighters to replace aging Russian MiGs. India is increasing defense spending as China develops its own fighters and Pakistan buys military aircraft from the U.S. The winning bidder must form partnerships with Indian companies.
April 25, 2008 The Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp., Saab AB and a venture including European Aeronautic, Defense and Space Co. plan to submit bids by next week to compete for a fighter jet contract valued at $11 billion for the Indian government.
Lockheed, Boeing, Sweden's Saab and the EADS venture called Eurofighter GmbH said they will submit proposals to build 126 fighters to India's Ministry of Defense. The country extended the application date in February by eight weeks to April 28.
The Indian air force, the world's fourth biggest, owns 1,700 aircraft and needs new fighters to replace aging Russian MiGs. India is increasing defense spending as China develops its own fighters and Pakistan buys military aircraft from the U.S. The winning bidder must form partnerships with Indian companies.