Boeing: Indian Fighter Contest Could Open Door to Future Business

By Jason Ma / June 15, 2005 at 5:00 AM
PARIS -- Boeing sees India's upcoming fighter aircraft competition as a possible springboard to increased business opportunities in the rapidly developing country, according to a company official. India plans to buy more than 100 fighters in a competition considered one of the biggest in the international fighter market for the foreseeable future. While the Indian government has not yet issued a formal solicitation, Boeing is gearing up to offer its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and Lockheed Martin wants to compete with...

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