Boeing eyes Indian defence pie

Published: May 08, 2006
Source: www.hindustantimes.com



Less than a month after bidding for the sale of eight P-8A maritime aircraft to the Indian Navy, Boeing is now eyeing a mega-defence deal. It is pitching its F/A-18E/F "Super Hornet" for India’s ambitious plan to induct 126 multi-role fighter aircraft.

The gateway to America's Midwest is dominated by an architectural marvel that commemorates Thomas Jefferson's vision of the continent's westward expansion. It is a 630-foot stainless steel arch, visited by three million people every year.

But St. Louis is also home to Boeing's Integrated Defence Systems - a $ 30.5 billion business - that has set its sights on India as never before.

With India expected to come out with an "RFP" (request for proposal) from competing suppliers over the next 15-30 days, Boeing's IDS is witnessing frenetic activity these days. Once the RFP is out, the company will begin evolving its formal proposal in line with the US government's export control policy guidelines. continue..