Meet the F-21. The fighter jet configured for India

Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems would produce the F-21 in India, for India.

The spokesperson, however, clarified that India was yet to float a request for information or proposal for the new aircraft

The US Defence major, which had earlier offered its F-16 fighter to India, said the F-21 addresses the IAF's unique requirements and integrates India into the world's largest fighter aircraft ecosystem

Specifically configured for the IAF, the F-21 provides "unmatched" Make in India opportunities and strengthens India's path to an advanced airpower future, the firm said announcing the plan on the opening day at the Aero-India 2019 air show.

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