India seeks collaboration with global arms makers

Posted on: Feb. 1st, 2006 || Source: khaleejtimes.com | E-mail Article | Print Article

NEW DELHI - Defence minister Pranab Mukherjee asked international weapons-makers yesterday to collaborate with Indian companies to utilize their skills and strengths, as global manufacturers showcased their products at a defence exhibition in New Delhi.

Mukherjee said the government wanted to encourage joint ventures, co-production and co-marketing to take advantage of India’s capabilities and production units.

Weapons manufacturers from around the world are promoting their products at the four-day exhibition in India, which plans to spend tens of billions of dollars (euros) in defence purchases over the next few years.

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