NEW DELHI — Britain has outlined its strong support for the Eurofighter Typhoon’s bid for the Indian air force’s $11 billion Medium-Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) program, as the U.K. seeks to advance its defense industrial cooperation with the country.

NEW DELHI — India’s Western Air Command (WAC) seeks to evolve “into a much more potent fighting force” with the rapid introduction of modern aircraft, weapons and support systems. “As a part of the ongoing modernization process, Western Air Command has taken rapid strides in operationalization of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft as well as induction of critical components essential for network-centric warfare,” says WAC Chief Air Marshal D.C. Kumaria. “There is a need to rapidly absorb new inductions over the next few years.”

With the country aiming for double-digit growth, Boeing expects India to order up to 1,320 new passenger aircraft in the next 20 years for as much as $150 billion, stimulating strong demand for new and replacement aircraft. Releasing the latest outlook for the Indian market, Boeing India President Dinesh Keskar says, ”Robust growth with new economic prosperity amongst a massive Indian population, discretionary incomes, business progress and access to airports will increase airplane demand.”