Ready to help IAF on Tejas and AMCA projects: Lockheed Martin ahead of Trump’s India visit
NEW DELHI: US aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has offered to help India in its multi-billion-dollar programme to develop a next-generation advanced multi-role combat aircraft and boost capability of the Tejas fighter jet.
The offer by the US aerospace firm comes ahead of President Donald Trump’s maiden visit to India on February 24-25 during which both strategic partners are expected to further expand defence and military cooperation.
Vivek Lall, vice president of Strategy and Business Development for Lockheed Martin, said the company is “very open” to assisting India in the further development of the Tejas combat jet as well as the ambitious next-generation aircraft.
