Tata signs pact with Lockheed Martin,as F-16 jets will be manufactured in India

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 In a major boost to indigenous defense production to become self-reliant in the defense sector.

Lockheed martin today inked an agreement with TATA Advanced Systems to produce F-16 fighter jets in India. 

 This F-16 production partnership between the world largest defense contractor and India's premier industrial house provides India the opportunity to produce,operate and export F-16 Block 70 aircraft.

The newest and most advanced version of the world's most advanced version of the most successful combat-proven multi-role fighter. 

 The announcement comes days before Prime minister Narendra modi travels to Washington for a first meeting with US President Donald trump scheduled for June 26. 

 The F-16 block 70 is ideally suited to meet the Indian Air Force's single engine fighter needs and this unmatched US-Indian industry partnership directly supports India;\'s Initiative to develop private aerospace and defense manufacturing capacity in India.

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