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#MakeInIndia Defence Gets A Boost– Lockheed Martin To Make F-16s With Tata
Swarajya Staff
Jun 19, 2017, 07:29 PM | Updated 07:29 PM IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make In India project has recieved a major boost as American aerospace and defence major announced a tie-up with the Tata group to manufacture its F-16 fighter aircraft in India.
This just in: We are partnering with @TataCompanies to offer #F16 Block 70 for India: https://t.co/kE27U2pktv #MakeInIndia #PAS17 pic.twitter.com/y7B4T2i7EU
— Lockheed Martin (@LockheedMartin) June 19, 2017
The announcement was made by both Lockheed Martin and Tata. In a press release, Tata stated that they would jointly manufacture the F-16 Block 70 in India as its single-engine configuration was best suited for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) requirements.
This agreement builds on the already established joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Tata and underscores the relationship and commitment between the two companies.Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran
The F-16 Block 70 is touted as the “ newest and most technologically advanced F-16 ever offered” by Lockheed Martin.
Lockheed Martin is honoured to partner with Indian defence and aerospace leader Tata Advanced Systems Limited on the F-16 programme. Our partnership significantly strengthens the F-16 ‘Make in India’ offer, creates and maintains numerous new job opportunities in India and the US, and brings the world’s most combat-proven multi-role fighter aircraft to India.Lockheed Martin Executive Vice President Orlando Carvalho
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has earlier collaborated with Lockheed Martin in manufacturing airframe components for the C-130J airlifter and the S-92 helicopter.
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