Boeing eyes expanded links with Indian contractors

Washington: Indian companies could play a key role in Boeing Co.'s global supply chain for both commercial aircraft and military sales, Boeing's chief executive said on Wednesday.
Companies already supplying software and information technology to the commercial side "could become a significant part of the total Boeing enterprise, including our Integrated Defense Systems business," said Jim McNerney, Boeing's chairman, president and CEO.
"I hope they do," he added, while accepting an award from the U.S.-India Business Council.
As potential beneficiaries he singled out Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.; Wipro Technologies, a unit of Wipro Ltd. Infosys Technologies Ltd.; and HCL Technologies Ltd.
Chicago-based Boeing has been vying for position in India with rival U.S. contractors amid the two countries' post-Cold War push toward a "strategic partnership" that many analysts view as a potential counterweight to China's growing clout.
The Bush administration announced plans last month to sell India six C-130J cargo planes -- built by Boeing rival Lockheed Martin Corp. - in what would be the first major U.S. military aircraft deal with India.
28/06/07 Jim Wolf/Reuters

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