India to float global tenders for Medium Range Combat Aircraft
Posted on: Jan. 24th, 2006 - www.outlookindia.com
India will soon float global tenders for the acquisition of Medium Range Combat Aircraft to meet the shortfall in squadron strength.
"The Request for Proposals (RFPs) is under the active consideration of the Government," Air Chief SP Tyagi said indcating that changes brought about in the procurement policy had necessiated some modifications in the proposed issue of global tenders.
He said in the RFP no limitations would be set and the tenders would be open even to "new players". Five major companies, US's Lockheed-Martin and Boeing, French Dassault, Swedish Gripen and Russian MiG were currently vying for the Indian contract.
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