M&M and Boeing in talks to manufacture jets for Indian Air Force

M&M and Boeing in talks to manufacture jets for Indian Air Force M&M and Boeing are in talks to plan to jointly manufacture twin-engine fighter aircraft in India if Boeing wins the bidding process for the defence sector.

The two companies may expand their existing partnership in India to manufacture the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, people privy to the developments told CNBC-TV18.

M&M and Boeing are in talks to plan to jointly manufacture twin-engine fighter aircraft in India if Boeing wins the bidding process for the defence sector. The two companies may expand their existing partnership in India to manufacture the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, people privy to the developments told CNBC-TV18.

The exploratory talks are for a 51:49 joint venture, they said, adding that M&M will help Boeing indigenise Super Hornets if the American company wins the contract. The two companies had signed an intent for a helicopter JV in 2015 and currently operate a training centre in Gurgaon. Refraining to comment on speculative reports, an M&M spokesperson said the company has a strong existing relationship with Boeing.


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MRCA all over again...

Hassan Guy said:

MRCA all over again...

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Yap. India has failed in such a huge tender. If it tried to restart one, no one would take it seriously as companies can negotiate on the side later.

faithfulguy said:

Yap. India has failed in such a huge tender. If it tried to restart one, no one would take it seriously as companies can negotiate on the side later.

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Im surprised their head of procurement are still employed.

Hassan Guy said:

Im surprised their head of procurement are still employed.

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It's part of the corruption scheme. Anyone that us no longer employed would be in New Jersey running a motel.