27 June 2013

News Story: New Delhi Issues Surface Surveillance Radar Bid


By VIVEK RAGHUVANSHI

NEW DELHI — The Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has issued tenders to domestic defense companies to supply surface surveillance radars (SSR) valued at more than US $300 million.

The domestic companies in turn have teamed up with foreign firms to acquire necessary technology for the competition.

When asked why the tender was issued only to domestic companies, knowing that most of them will need technological help from overseas defense companies, an MoD official said, “India wants to encourage the domestic defense industry.”

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