NEW DELHI — Swedish defense, aerospace and security company Saab AB has joined with Indian ship-builder Pipavav Defense and Offshore Engineering Ltd. for a $38 million initiative for the construction and maintenance of military hardware. In addition to the Memorandum of Understanding signed on Aug. 24, the two sides also have entered into a technical partnership agreement involving further cooperation and relevant projects.
NEW DELHI — The Indian air force (IAF) will start taking deliveries of Swiss Pilatus PC-7 MK II turboprop aircraft beginning in February 2013. Deliveries of the 75 trainer aircraft will last until August 2015, Defense Minister A.K. Antony told the Indian parliament. The contract, signed in May, is worth more than 500 million Swiss francs ($520 million). It also covers an integrated, ground-based training system and a comprehensive logistics support package.
