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Friday, March 03, 2006

US offers India advanced fighter aircraft

The United States has offered to sell India advanced fighter aircraft as the next step in a rapidly growing defence cooperation between the two countries.

"The United States is committed to providing state-of-the art fighter aircraft in response to India's requirements for a multi-role combat aircraft," the Pentagon said in a statement yesterday, as the two countries clinched a deal on civilian nuclear cooperation in Delhi.

"We have indicated our intention to offer both the F-16 and the F-18, both combat proven aircraft," it said.

It also offered to provide additional capabilities as they enter the American force.

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