Lockheed Martin pitches for India order with new fighter

The spokesperson, however, clarified that India was yet to float a request for information or proposal for the new aircraft.

Lockheed Martin pitches for India order with new fighter
If Lockheed Martin gets the order, it says it will make the fighter in India with Tata Advanced Systems of the Tata Group. Reuters
Written By: IANS
Updated: Wed, Feb 20, 2019
02:18 pm
Bengaluru, IANS
RELATED NEWS
IAF Airmen Group X and Y Phase I result; phase II admit card released on airmenselection.cdac.in IAF Airmen Group X and Y Phase I result; phase II admit card released on airmenselection.cdac.in
AFCAT 2019: 338 vacancies in Air Force, last date June 30 - Here's how to apply AFCAT 2019: 338 vacancies in Air Force, last date June 30 - Here's how to apply
For first time, IAF all-woman crew flies Mi-17 chopper For first time, IAF all-woman crew flies Mi-17 chopper

 Eyeing an Indian order, US aerospace major Lockheed Martin on Wednesday showcased its F-21 multirole fighter that it says is configured for the IAF.

"Our F-21 addresses the IAF`s requirements and integrates India into the world`s fighter aircraft ecosystem," a Lockheed Martin spokesperson told IANS on the margins of the Aero India expo at the Yelahanka air base.

The spokesperson, however, clarified that India was yet to float a request for information or proposal for the new aircraft.

Watch This Zee Business Video

"The F-21 is different, inside and out. It highlights our commitment to deliver an advanced, scalable fighter for IAF," Lockheed Martin`s Vice President for business and strategy development Vivek Lall said in a statement.

If Lockheed Martin gets the order, it says it will make the fighter in India with Tata Advanced Systems of the Tata Group.

Get Latest Business News, Stock Market Updates and Videos; Check your tax outgo through Income Tax Calculator and save money through our Personal Finance coverage. Check Business Breaking News Live on Zee Business Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe on YouTube.