Pentagon acquisition chief Frank Kendall is reaching out to U.S. defense contractors in advance of a visit to India this month, asking for ideas on possible joint projects with Indian agencies and contractors. The effort is intended to support Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter's work on deepening and streamlining defense cooperation with India. In a March 28 letter to industry , Kendall asks U.S. contractors to provide direct input on possible projects -- manufacturing and research and development -- that...