INDIAN AIRFORCE -DEFENCE DEAL
Sunday, January 27, 2008Posted by
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India on Aug. 28 issued the long-awaited request for proposals (RFP) for its $10.5 billion Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) program, which will provide 126 fighters to the Indian air force.
The industry contenders for the program are Russia's MIG-35, the Swedish JAS-39 Gripen, France's Rafale, United States Lockheed Martin's F-16, United States Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Eurofighter Typhoon.
The 211-page RFP deals with various issues relating to the initial purchase, transfer of technology, licensed production and life-time maintenance support for the aircraft.
Proposals are to be submitted within six months, followed by a technical evaluation and field trials.
Under the terms of purchase, the first 18 aircraft will come in a "fly away" condition, while the
remaining 108 will be manufactured under transfer of technology agreements. The vendor finally selected will be required to undertake 50 percent offset obligations in India.
Russian MIG 35
French Rafale
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen
Lockheed Martin's F-16
Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet
India on Aug. 28 issued the long-awaited request for proposals (RFP) for its $10.5 billion Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) program, which will provide 126 fighters to the Indian air force.
The industry contenders for the program are Russia's MIG-35, the Swedish JAS-39 Gripen, France's Rafale, United States Lockheed Martin's F-16, United States Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Eurofighter Typhoon.
The 211-page RFP deals with various issues relating to the initial purchase, transfer of technology, licensed production and life-time maintenance support for the aircraft.
Proposals are to be submitted within six months, followed by a technical evaluation and field trials.
Under the terms of purchase, the first 18 aircraft will come in a "fly away" condition, while the
remaining 108 will be manufactured under transfer of technology agreements. The vendor finally selected will be required to undertake 50 percent offset obligations in India.
Russian MIG 35
French Rafale
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen
Lockheed Martin's F-16
Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet
Eurofighter Typhoon
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