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  • Report: Lockheed, Boeing Eye F-16, Super Hornet Production in India - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Report: Lockheed, Boeing Eye F-16, Super Hornet Production in India

    Lockheed Martin and Boeing held a meeting with officials of India’s defense ministry Tuesday in New Delhi to discuss the possible production of F-16 Super Viper and F/A 18 Super Hornet fighter jets in India, the Economic Times reported Wednesday. Manu Pubby writes Keith Webster, director of international cooperation for the defense undersecretary for acquisition, technology […] More

  • Report: Lockheed in Talks to House Some F-16 Production in India - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Report: Lockheed in Talks to House Some F-16 Production in India

    Lockheed Martin is in talks with the U.S. and Indian governments to transfer at least some production of F-16 aircraft to India in a bid to address the latter country’s recapitalization requirements for fighter jets, The Hindu newspaper reported Monday. Phil Shaw, head of Lockheed’s Indian unit, confirmed the company’s discussions with both governments and India-based industry partners […] More

  • Bloomberg: Lockheed Eyes F-16 Manufacturing in India - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Bloomberg: Lockheed Eyes F-16 Manufacturing in India

    Lockheed Martin has made an offer to India for the manufacture of F-16 fighter jets in the country in an effort to help upgrade the Indian defense sector, Bloomberg reported Thursday. Phil Shaw, CEO of Lockheed’s Indian unit, said the company’s CEO and President Marillyn Hewson opened the deal’s possibility to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in […] More

  • Phil Shaw: Lockheed Eyes India for Engine Maintenance Services Expansion - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Phil Shaw: Lockheed Eyes India for Engine Maintenance Services Expansion

    Lockheed Martin plans to establish a maintenance, repair and operations center to work with aviation customers in India and other South Asian countries, the New India Express reported Monday. Sunitha Natti writes Lockheed is carrying out a feasibility analysis to study market requirements and potential locations for an aircraft engine MRO center in India. “We […] More