Lockheed Martin plans to expand production in India if it wins aircraft bid

PTI reports in The Economic Times that Lockheed Martin has partnered with Tata Advanced Systems to bid for India’s $10.5 billion tender for 60 medium transport aircraft. Lockheed Martin says it would expand its production capabilities in India if the bid succeeds. Its proposal includes 12 aircraft in flyaway condition and 48 manufactured in India, along with an upgrade of the Indian Air Force’s 12 existing C-130Js.