<p>"We understand that the US Government is working on a response to the letter from the Indian government. Lockheed Martin remains committed to our relationship with the Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence and the other Services," Lockheed spokesman said.<br /><br />In fact, Lockheed is eyeing on the vast Indian defence market, as New Delhi goes on a massive buying spree in the coming years to modernise its armed forces.<br /><br />"The US Government has informed Lockheed Martin that they have received a letter from the Indian MOD (Ministry of defense) concerning the M-MRCA (medium multi-role aircraft) competition," the spokesman said on the Indian decision to exclude both Lockheed and Boeing from its USD 11 billion 126 fighter jet plane deal.<br /><br />Lockheed Martin's F-16 was in contention for the bid. The firm said it has several world class products which it believes is most suitable for India's security needs.<br /><br />"Lockheed Martin has several world-class products offering the most advanced and reliable technology we believe is suitable for India's security needs," the spokesman told PTI.<br /><br />Lockheed Martin upgraded its Indian presence in 2005 and relocated the office to enable better support for marketing teams from the US.</p>
<p>"We understand that the US Government is working on a response to the letter from the Indian government. Lockheed Martin remains committed to our relationship with the Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence and the other Services," Lockheed spokesman said.<br /><br />In fact, Lockheed is eyeing on the vast Indian defence market, as New Delhi goes on a massive buying spree in the coming years to modernise its armed forces.<br /><br />"The US Government has informed Lockheed Martin that they have received a letter from the Indian MOD (Ministry of defense) concerning the M-MRCA (medium multi-role aircraft) competition," the spokesman said on the Indian decision to exclude both Lockheed and Boeing from its USD 11 billion 126 fighter jet plane deal.<br /><br />Lockheed Martin's F-16 was in contention for the bid. The firm said it has several world class products which it believes is most suitable for India's security needs.<br /><br />"Lockheed Martin has several world-class products offering the most advanced and reliable technology we believe is suitable for India's security needs," the spokesman told PTI.<br /><br />Lockheed Martin upgraded its Indian presence in 2005 and relocated the office to enable better support for marketing teams from the US.</p>