India and U.S. in talks on F-16 jet factory - Lockheed

[tejas warrior]

Waiting for Trump-Modi meet.

Before this, all types of Media cooked stories will keep coming.

 

[aakash_2410]

Don't think India will buy 200 F-16s. We are going for rafales & maybe gripen. Russia is already offering Su-34 to India. Maybe 3 or 4 squads of F-16s is ok but not 200 planes.

Gripen of F-16 haven't been chosen yet and the official tender is for 200 single engine, light weight jets to compliment Tejas. So, whichever is chosen, we'll get 200 of those.

It won't be the case of Gripen and then a few squads of F-16. It's an either or deal. Plus, It is not wise to diversify so much that logistics and maintenance becomes a headache.

 

[Kshatriya87]

Gripen of F-16 haven't been chosen yet and the official tender is for 200 single engine, light weight jets to compliment Tejas. So, whichever is chosen, we'll get 200 of those.

It won't be the case of Gripen and then a few squads of F-16. It's an either or deal. Plus, It is not wise to diversify so much that logistics and maintenance becomes a headache.

My point is that India shouldn't go for 200 F-16s. We need an edge over pakistani F-16s. This can be provided by sukhois or Rafales.

 

[Bahamut]

Question, has IAF or IN showed any interest in the SU34?

Su 34 is a overkill, IN can used for long range maritime strike & patrol but wait for some time, they Russian will upgrade it after the leasing in syria.

 

[gadeshi]

Su 34 is a overkill, IN can used for long range maritime strike & patrol but wait for some time, they Russian will upgrade it after the leasing in syria.

I think, IAF/IN are clever enough to show interest (was in Dubai) but wait for Su-34M to come (2018-2020)

 

[Filtercoffee]

Quadruple the LCA manufacturing and let this go, I think we need to push home grown tech now.

 

[square]

what all will be " manufactured" in India ?
1) engine ????????????
2) all electronic components ???????
3) software ......... may be .. may be not
4)the fuselage wings tails etc ........... yes

all assembly ...... well ........... thats all being offered in the name of "jet factory"

LM only menufectures airframe of the plane , rest is all by others...
also the menufecturing is done by automation computer softwere, almost nothing will be exposed to the outside world nomatter where they putup their fectory...

 

[suny6611]

LM only menufectures airframe of the plane , rest is all by others...
also the menufecturing is done by automation computer softwere, almost nothing will be exposed to the outside world nomatter where they putup their fectory...

exactly !!!!!

its just a sale of 1970 vintage designed aircraft decorated with the latest electronic ......to be paid in equal weight of GOLD !!!

 

[hardip]

This is Desperately Try By US and Lockheed Martin.....

Which is Never Be Deal........... Hope Pakistan ..Got some Daan... (fund Money) From Saudi...Or gulf country..

And Buy this .... F-16 ...( made In India)....

 

[Butter Chicken]

Thanks to Trump we will be saved from this advanced F-16 deal

 

[sorcerer]

Lockheed Martin, Tata to hold suppliers' meet in India to create F-16 jets' manufacturing ecosystem
WASHINGTON: Lockheed Martin and Tata will jointly host a suppliers' meet in India to provide unmatched opportunities for Indian companies to establish new business ties with the F-16 fighter jets' maker and other industry leaders, the American aerospace giant announced on Tuesday.

Such a move from Maryland-based Lockheed Martin comes as part of its broader proposed F-16 partnership with India to produce F-16s exclusively in India for the Indian Air Force and export customers.

Last year, Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Limited announced their intention to join hands to produce the F-16 Block 70 in India if the aircraft is selected by the Indian Air Force.

Last month, it entered into an agreement with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) for the production of the wings of Lockheed Martin's F-16 fighter jets.

The current F-16 suppliers and prospective Indian industry partners are gathering at the event in Bangalore to discuss opportunities on the F-16 programme -- the world's largest fighter aircraft ecosystem, a media release said.

Prominent among them are GE, Terma, HoneywellNSE -0.47 %, Fokker, Israeli Aerospace Industries, Elbit, UTC, Terma, Eaton, Moog, Parker, and other global defence industry leaders.


"The F-16 provides unmatched opportunities for Indian companies of all sizes including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and suppliers throughout India to establish new business relationships with Lockheed Martin, Tata and other US and global industry leaders," said Vivek Lall, vice president of Strategy and Business Development for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.
"Exclusive F-16 production integrates Indian industry into a USD 165 billion fighter aircraft sustainment market," he said.

The suppliers' conference will provide a platform to Indian players in the industry to explore opportunities, share knowledge with other global suppliers in the F-16 fighter aircraft manufacturing ecosystem, said Sukaran Singh, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Advanced Systems.

"The potential F-16 India Project, as a single source globally, will be highly strategic for India, especially to build new capabilities in the Indian defence manufacturing sector. We also look forward to participating in the selection process for the Fighter Programme of the Indian Air Force," Singh said.

The F-16 Block 70 features advanced avionics, a proven Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, a modernised cockpit, advanced weapons, conformal fuel tanks, an automatic ground collision avoidance system, an advanced engine and an industry-leading extended structural service life of 12,000 hours.

To date, 4,604 F-16s have been procured by 28 customers around the world. Approximately 3,000 operational F-16s are flying today with 25 leading air forces, including the US Air Force.

Lockheed has offered to move its entire F-16 manufacturing base to India. India is yet to make a decision on it. Producing F-16 wings in India will strengthen Lockheed Martin's strategic partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and support the 'Make in India' initiative of the Indian government, the company said last month.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...ufacturing-ecosystem/articleshow/66135924.cms

 

[Anikastha]

Lockheed Martin, Tata to hold suppliers' meet in India to create F-16 jets' manufacturing ecosystem
WASHINGTON: Lockheed Martin and Tata will jointly host a suppliers' meet in India to provide unmatched opportunities for Indian companies to establish new business ties with the F-16 fighter jets' maker and other industry leaders, the American aerospace giant announced on Tuesday.

Such a move from Maryland-based Lockheed Martin comes as part of its broader proposed F-16 partnership with India to produce F-16s exclusively in India for the Indian Air Force and export customers.

Last year, Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Limited announced their intention to join hands to produce the F-16 Block 70 in India if the aircraft is selected by the Indian Air Force.

Last month, it entered into an agreement with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) for the production of the wings of Lockheed Martin's F-16 fighter jets.

The current F-16 suppliers and prospective Indian industry partners are gathering at the event in Bangalore to discuss opportunities on the F-16 programme -- the world's largest fighter aircraft ecosystem, a media release said.

Prominent among them are GE, Terma, HoneywellNSE -0.47 %, Fokker, Israeli Aerospace Industries, Elbit, UTC, Terma, Eaton, Moog, Parker, and other global defence industry leaders.


"The F-16 provides unmatched opportunities for Indian companies of all sizes including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and suppliers throughout India to establish new business relationships with Lockheed Martin, Tata and other US and global industry leaders," said Vivek Lall, vice president of Strategy and Business Development for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.
"Exclusive F-16 production integrates Indian industry into a USD 165 billion fighter aircraft sustainment market," he said.

The suppliers' conference will provide a platform to Indian players in the industry to explore opportunities, share knowledge with other global suppliers in the F-16 fighter aircraft manufacturing ecosystem, said Sukaran Singh, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Advanced Systems.

"The potential F-16 India Project, as a single source globally, will be highly strategic for India, especially to build new capabilities in the Indian defence manufacturing sector. We also look forward to participating in the selection process for the Fighter Programme of the Indian Air Force," Singh said.

The F-16 Block 70 features advanced avionics, a proven Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, a modernised cockpit, advanced weapons, conformal fuel tanks, an automatic ground collision avoidance system, an advanced engine and an industry-leading extended structural service life of 12,000 hours.

To date, 4,604 F-16s have been procured by 28 customers around the world. Approximately 3,000 operational F-16s are flying today with 25 leading air forces, including the US Air Force.

Lockheed has offered to move its entire F-16 manufacturing base to India. India is yet to make a decision on it. Producing F-16 wings in India will strengthen Lockheed Martin's strategic partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and support the 'Make in India' initiative of the Indian government, the company said last month.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...ufacturing-ecosystem/articleshow/66135924.cms

Why?
Do we have any plans to induct this birdie??

 

[Kshatriya87]

Why?
Do we have any plans to induct this birdie??

Only if it is selected by IAF .

 

[NapoleonAK]

USAF 18th Aggressors Squadron F-16

 

[WolfPack86]

F-16 is one of the advanced fighter aircraft of Pakistan air force which is shot down by 1950 MIG-21 of the Indian air force. F-16 fighter aircraft has no future.

 

[NapoleonAK]

F-16 is one of the advanced fighter aircraft of Pakistan air force which is shot down by 1950 MIG-21 of the Indian air force. F-16 fighter aircraft has no future.

No one in the west Acknowledge this fact, their media is keeping quite

 

[asianobserve]

F-16 is one of the advanced fighter aircraft of Pakistan air force which is shot down by 1950 MIG-21 of the Indian air force. F-16 fighter aircraft has no future.

There's just no proof of it. Even the French who are market competitors with F-16 and American defense companies did not entertain this claim of alleged F-16 shoot down.

 

[IndianHawk]

There's just no proof of it. Even the French who are market competitors with F-16 and American defense companies did not entertain this claim of alleged F-16 shoot down.

There is enough proof of it. Phalcon AWACS is one of the most advanced in the world and it captured what happened. Everybody who is knowledgeable of defense matters knows what happened. Silence of the Western companies is understandable as f16 shoot down makes NATO look weaker.

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[itsme]

There's just no proof of it. Even the French who are market competitors with F-16 and American defense companies did not entertain this claim of alleged F-16 shoot down.

That day 2 fighters went down over POK one was IAF and the other PAF.

 

[Illusive]

Bulgaria approves $1.26 billion deal with US to buy F-16 aircraft

The Balkan country, which is a NATO member and a staunch Washington ally, is looking to replace its ageing Soviet-made MiG-29s and improve compliance with NATO standards.