New Delhi: Even as defence minister Manohar Parrikar is heading on his first foreign trip later this month to Japan, followed by South Korea, the government has informed the Lok Sabha that no decision has been taken yet on the purchase of Japanese long-range 12 US-2i aircraft for the Navy for around $1.65 billion.
As part of India’s effort to step up its defence diplomacy, Parrikar will undertake a two-day trip starting from March 30 to Tokyo, the first foreign visit by an Indian defence minister since November 2013. Though the thrust of Parrikar’s visit will be increasing defence cooperation and pushing the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative in Tokyo, the two sides will be discussing the ShinMaywa US-2i amphibious aircraft and will also try to iron out any issues related to its purchase.
23/03/15 Huma Siddiqui/Financial Express
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As part of India’s effort to step up its defence diplomacy, Parrikar will undertake a two-day trip starting from March 30 to Tokyo, the first foreign visit by an Indian defence minister since November 2013. Though the thrust of Parrikar’s visit will be increasing defence cooperation and pushing the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative in Tokyo, the two sides will be discussing the ShinMaywa US-2i amphibious aircraft and will also try to iron out any issues related to its purchase.
23/03/15 Huma Siddiqui/Financial Express
