Topic: Lockheed Martin
Narendra Modi’s military purchases remain a pipe dream for Lockheed, Saab
India’s inability to speed up modernisation of its weaponry to guard the border with arch rivals Pakistan and China shows the Modi govt’s challenge to transform an industry plagued by red tape.
Lockheed Martin says it won’t sell F-21 jets to any other country if IAF contract goes through
The contenders for the IAF deal include Lockheed's F-21, Boeing's F/A-18, Dassault Aviation's Rafale, Russian aircraft MiG 35 among others.
Dassault, Boeing and Saab — the front-runners for IAF’s 114 fighter jet contract
Dassault’s Rafale, Boeing’s F/A-18 and Saab’s Gripen lead the pack, while the Lockheed Martin F-16 and the Eurofighter Typhoon are trailing.
US can’t punish Pakistan for using F-16 jets against India
Although Pakistan has denied using F-16s in the 27 February air strikes on Indian military installations in J&K, India has evidence to prove it did.
Lockheed Martin, maker of F-16, calls out Pakistan media for fake news on suing India
Several Pakistan media outlets reported this week that Lockheed Martin was planning to sue India over its claims that a MiG-21 Bison of the IAF had shot down an F-16.
Fight’s on the ground at airshow as Boeing takes a jibe at Lockheed Martin over IAF contract
Looking to beat its rival to the new IAF contract for 114 fighter jets, Boeing takes to Twitter to highlight 'concerns' against Lockheed Martin's F-21.
Lockheed Martin unveils made-for-India F-21, says it’s not old wine in new bottle
Lockheed Martin was offering F-16s to India, but will now switch to F-21s. The fighter jet is on the drawing board, but company says it’s not a ‘paper aircraft’.
India’s elusive $15 billion fighter jet deal frustrates everyone from Boeing to Lockheed
India wants to upgrade its rapidly aging fleet of fighter jets. But its red tape causes endless delays for both, global arms giants and the military.
Lockheed Martin to manufacture wings of F-16 fighter jets in India
The American manufacturer of fighter jets plans F-16 wing production in India without the pre-condition that India will have to also buy these jets.
Lockheed to sweeten India fighter jet bid with F-35 technology
Getting state-of-the-art fighters is crucial for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India faces increased risks from neighboring Pakistan and China.
PM Modi has shown decisive leadership in fight against coronavirus: BJP youth leader
The nationwide lockdown has united the resolve of 1.3 billion Indians to undertake sacrifices to defeat the coronavirus.
Is India’s coronavirus lockdown leading to stress in families or strengthening relationships?
The 21-day nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus has led to people working from home and thus, spending more time with their families and partners.
Defence
In a first, Army deploys medical team at civil coronavirus quarantine camp in Delhi
The Indian Army has so far only been operating out of quarantine camps set up by the armed service for coronavirus patients.
Poke fun at taali, thaali, diya and mombatti all you want. Modi couldn’t care less
Modi knows who he needs to speak to, who he should toss, who he can address in kind. People accuse him of infantilising his voters, but it’s a winning strategy.