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Lockheed Martin links India manufacturing expansion to $10.5 billion aircraft bid

2 sources · first seen 08:33 4 Oct · updated 16:24 4 Oct

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  • Lockheed Martin plans to expand Indian manufacturing if it wins a $10.5 billion contract
  • The bid covers 60 medium transport aircraft; Lockheed Martin has partnered with Tata
  • A potential contract could benefit Tata’s defence and manufacturing businesses

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Economic TimesLockheed Martin to expand production in India08:33MintLockheed Martin’s India expansion plan hinges on $10.5bn military aircraft bid: Which firms are competing for project?16:24