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Thursday, April 28, 2011

US disappointed India rejected its fighters

F-18 Super HornetWith its fighters losing out in the bid for India's multi-billion dollar deal, the US today said it was "deeply disappointed" over it but was "respectful" of the procurement process.

In a statement here, Ambassador Timothy Roemer said he had been assured at the highest levels in the Indian government that the procurement process for the fighters "has been and will be transparent and fair" He said the US looked forward to continuing to grow and develop defence partnership with India.

"The US Embassy in New Delhi was informed yesterday that two aircraft offered by the US government through the Foreign Military Sales process were not selected for procurement by the Indian Ministry of Defence," the statement said.

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