Lockheed Martin to Expand Production in India, if It Wins Transport Aircraft Bid

Lockheed Martin eyes major India production boost for transport aircraft

Lockheed Martin aims to significantly expand its manufacturing capabilities in India, particularly through its partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited, if it secures the bid to supply 60 medium transport aircraft to the Indian armed forces. The proposal includes local production of 48 aircraft and an upgrade for the existing IAF C-130J fleet.

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

Five Indian companies — Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), Mahindra Group, Adani Defence & Aerospace, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Reliance Defence — are in the fray for the contract and are expected to bring global aircraft manufacturers into the programme.

Lockheed Martin offers India C-130J production expansion in $10.5 billion bid

Lockheed Martin has offered to expand C-130J-related production in India if it wins the medium transport aircraft tender. The pitch links fresh manufacturing with fleet upgrades, strengthening the case for a larger common IAF transport fleet.