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2016-02-19 Home Front: WoT

F-16 aircraft can be manufactured in India, says Lockheed Martin

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Posted by Fred 2016-02-19 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 It wouldn't be such a problem with such an old design, but the insatiable appetite for gee whiz tech and gold plating has made its replacements too expensive to field in viable numbers to make it an easy sale.

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-02-19 08:12|| 2016-02-19 08:12|| Front Page Top

#2 Good move! Should have been done long, long ago. Sends the correct message to the Chinese as well as the Paki-Waki's.

Posted by Besoeker 2016-02-19 08:19|| 2016-02-19 08:19|| Front Page Top

#3 And the constraints of awarding 'pre-contract completion bonuses' are somewhat relaxed.

Posted by Skidmark 2016-02-19 10:12|| 2016-02-19 10:12|| Front Page Top

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