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SaaB seeks clarity on strategic partnership
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- Swedish Defence Major SaaB, which has fielded Gripen for the Indian Air Force (IAF) tender for 114 fighter jets, is looking for clarity on some provisions of the strategic partnership route of the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP).
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- We are awaiting Expression of Interest (EoI) from the IAF. It has been delayed a few times now. Last we heard, it is expected in the second quarter of next year,” said Mr. Johansson, who is CEO of SaaB.
- The comments are significant as it is a concern shared by several foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
- Domestic production: Under the strategic partnership policy, foreign OEMs have to tie up with Indian private companies to build the products locally.
- More about SaaB
(1) SAAB has a major presence in self-protection systems, electronic warfare suites and camouflage materials.
(2) It is working closely with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Mr. Johansson said the company was setting up manufacturing capabilities along with HAL for maintenance of these systems.
(3) For instance, SAAB supplies self-protection systems for the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter
Source
The Hindu