1000VA
FULL MEMBER
- Joined
- Feb 13, 2010
- Messages
- 344
- Reaction score
- 0
- Country
- Location
Boeing Offers B737-700 AWACS Platform; Remains Undecided on Mid Air Refuelers Deal | India Defence
2010-10-21 Boeing Vice President and India Chief Mr. Vivek Lall confirmed in an interview to Press Trust of India that the American defense and aerospace major has briefed the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy of the B737-700 AWACS platform in response to a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Ministry of Defence.
The AWACS platform provides for long distance beyond horizon radar coverage and it encompasses both the B 737-700 aircraft platform with a variety of aircraft control and advanced radar systems. Mr. Vivek Lall also confirmed that Boeing remains undecided on participating in the Air Force Mid Air Refuelers deal.
Both the AWACS and Mid Air Refuelers Deal are expected to be over USD $1 billion. The Indian armed forces looking at a possible USD $50 billion worth of purchases in the next five years.
"Boeing has briefed the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force about Airborne Early Warning and Command (AEW&C) aircraft on the basis of Request for Information (RFI). However, no Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued as yet."
...
"Boeing has received RFP for IAF's requirement of refuelers. We are currently evaluating the RFP to determine whether to bid or not."
-- Mr. Vivek Lall, Vice President, Boeing and Chief for Boeing India
http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/ic/aewc/docs/737AEWC_overview.pdf
2010-10-21 Boeing Vice President and India Chief Mr. Vivek Lall confirmed in an interview to Press Trust of India that the American defense and aerospace major has briefed the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy of the B737-700 AWACS platform in response to a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Ministry of Defence.
The AWACS platform provides for long distance beyond horizon radar coverage and it encompasses both the B 737-700 aircraft platform with a variety of aircraft control and advanced radar systems. Mr. Vivek Lall also confirmed that Boeing remains undecided on participating in the Air Force Mid Air Refuelers deal.
Both the AWACS and Mid Air Refuelers Deal are expected to be over USD $1 billion. The Indian armed forces looking at a possible USD $50 billion worth of purchases in the next five years.
"Boeing has briefed the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force about Airborne Early Warning and Command (AEW&C) aircraft on the basis of Request for Information (RFI). However, no Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued as yet."
...
"Boeing has received RFP for IAF's requirement of refuelers. We are currently evaluating the RFP to determine whether to bid or not."
-- Mr. Vivek Lall, Vice President, Boeing and Chief for Boeing India
http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/ic/aewc/docs/737AEWC_overview.pdf
