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Mahindra Vs. Tata: The battle behind Indian Air Force’s 60-plane tender

Embraer wants India to become part of its global supply chain and MRO network as the C-390 fleet expands.

C-130J-30 vs C-390: Lockheed lays out its case for India’s medium transport aircraft deal

The American aerospace major is competing with Embraer for what is the largest military transport aircraft contract, seeking to replace the ageing AN 32s and the IL-76 operated by the IAF.

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Ready for Tech Transfer of Super Hercules Components to India

Ready for tech transfer of Super Hercules components to India, says Lockheed VP; calls C-130J best fit for IAF medium transport aircraft program

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C-130J Ready for India’s Next Airlift Mission, Say Lockheed Martin Executives at Farnborough

Lockheed Martin says the C-130J is ready for India’s MTA mission, backed by proven IAF service, local MRO, technology transfer and Make in India plans.

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Why India's C-130J Is King Of Tactical Airlift Missions: 10 Points

The C-130J Super Hercules is the only tactical-by-design medium-sized airlifter that meets all of the complex and challenging requirements of the tactical airlift mission.

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Lockheed Martin pitches C-130Js as 'best' choice for IAF's tactical airlift requirement, plans production hub in India

India plans to buy up to 80 transport aircraft, and Lockheed Martin is promoting the C‑130J as a top option to strengthen India’s tactical airlift within the Quad.

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Tata Advanced Systems breaks ground on new Defence MRO facility supporting Lockheed Martin’s C-130J operations in India

Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin announced the groundbreaking of a new Defence Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India, developed to support Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.

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Javelin Joint Venture Explores Production Opportunities in India

The Javelin Joint Venture is exploring future co-assembly and co-production opportunities of the Javelin anti-tank weapon system in India through a competitive source selection process with Indian partners.

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Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Announce Agreement to Expand C-130J Super Hercules Opportunities in India

Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have entered into a teaming agreement to expand upon the companies' business relationship through the C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter.

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F-21 Multi-role Fighter: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics calls it force multiplier for Indian Airforce

India can forge long-term industrial partnerships and tap into global markets, ensuring a sustainable and robust defence infrastructure.

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Lockheed Martin: More Than a Foot in the Indian Door

Interview with William Blair, Vice President and chief executive for Southeast Asia and India, explaining the company’s ‘India’ strategy and its commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

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In a first, Navy’s MH-60R chopper lands on India-made destroyer INS Kolkata

In a major milestone for the Navy, its MH-60R multirole helicopter landed for the first time on the indigenously developed destroyer, INS Kolkata.

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Lockheed Martin, Tata Group sign MoU for fighter wing production in India

US aerospace major Lockheed Martin and Tata Group have reached an agreement to beging the implementation of fighter wind production at the companies' joint venture.

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F-21’s industrial offering will put India at epicentre of world’s largest fighter production, says Lockheed Martin chief

US aerospace giant Lockheed Martin is focused on offering F-21 fighter jet for Indian Air Force’s 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) requirement. The company which has been present in India for a long time is investing in Skill India, Make in India and much more.

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MH-60 Romeo in all its Glory

India had signed $2.6 billion deal in 2019 to buy 24 MH-60 Romeo helicopters from Lockheed Martin. The multi-mission helicopters can detect, track and attack submarines and surface ships.

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Porquê 6 Países – e um Crescente Número de Países – Escolheram o MH-60R Para Suas Missões Marítimas Mais Difíceis

O MH-60R é conhecido como "o helicóptero naval mais avançado do mundo". E por um bom motivo - já existem mais de 300 deles operando em todo o mundo.

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Lockheed Martin Offers F-21 for India’s Exclusive Use

In an exclusive interaction with The Sunday Guardian, the top leadership of Lockheed Martin made a powerful pitch for the F-21 aircraft, by stating that its offer of not selling the aircraft to any other country if Indian Air Force (IAF) gave it the contract for 100-plus aircraft, was still on the table.

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Lockheed Martin to Explore Space in India

World’s largest defence and aerospace company is keen on exploring the newly opened Indian market for the space sector in collaboration with both the government and the new entrants from the private industry, Lockheed Martin Corp.‘s India chief has said.

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Lockheed Martin Committed to Strengthening India’s Security

The American aerospace company Lockheed Martin is considered to be the world’s preeminent leader in fighter aircraft development, manufacturing, production and sustainment.

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India Romeos Can Do Integrated Missions With U.S. Platforms

India’s navy has got one lean-and-mean fighting machine from the United States that can carry out integrated missions with platforms of American-origin operated by friendly nations in the Indian Ocean Region.

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The C-130J Advantage: Empennage Delivered Globally

Lockheed Martin is pushing the 'Make in India' concept with its tie-up with Tata Advanced Systems Limited. TLMAL - a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics - was established in 2010 in Hyderabad.

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William Blair Appointed as Chief Executive for India Operations

William Blair will lead the growth and development of Lockheed Martin's business in India and serve as the executive representative for all programs, products and services in the country.

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F-21 Will Be A Game-Changer for IAF

US defence giant Lockheed Martin believes its F-21 fighter, offered exclusively for the Indian Air Force, would be a game-changer along with the indigenous Tejas and Rafale fighters.

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MH-60R Will Bring Multi-Mission Capability to Indian Navy

Lockheed Martin is ready to support India's procurement of the Multi Role Helicopter, says Tom Kane, Director of Naval Helicopter Programs, Lockheed Martin in this one-to-one with Geopolitics.

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Industrial Security Pact Represents Historic Progression

The agreement, which was signed during the December 2019 2+2 Dialogue, will also ease the process of doing business, including applying for licenses to support mutual interests, said Vice President (Strategy and Business Development) at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Vivek Lall.

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Lockheed Martin Supports AMCA and LCA Mk2 Programs

Dr. Vivek Lall, Vice President for Strategy and Business Development, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, shares his thoughts with Huma Siddiqui on the Indo-US relations as well as the offer of the F-21 and the company’s involvement in other projects.

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Lockheed Martin Celebrates Girls in Aviation Day

Women in Aviation International, India Chapter and Lockheed Martin India Private Limited in association with Airport Authority of India (AAI) celebrated ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ at Indore Airport on December 20.

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Super Herculean Accomplishment

Lockheed Martin announced October 15 the global community of C-130J Super Hercules operators recently surpassed 2 million flight hours.

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Sikorsky Secures Sale of S-76D™ Helicopter in India

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced the sale of an S-76D™ aircraft to the Government of Maharashtra in India. The announcement came during the Farnborough International Airshow.

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Lockheed Martin: If IAF selects F-16, we'll 'make it in India, for India and the world'

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Lockheed Martin CEO Underscores Commitment to India Cites

Lockheed Martin: If IAF selects F-16, "We'll make it in India, for India and the world"

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There Could Be A Future Navy MRH Plan for Utility Helicopter

Lockheed Martin is in talks with the Navy for Aegis air-to-air defence system and with the BSF for the Hellfire missile system.

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