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Thursday, September 30, 2010

India issues fresh request for tanker purchase

Il-78MKI MidasIndia's defence ministry has issued a fresh request for proposals to aerospace concerns in Europe, Russia and the USA for six inflight refuelling aircraft, reviving a contest worth an estimated $2 billion.

New Delhi had previously selected Airbus Military's A330-200-based multi-role tanker transport to meet its air force requirement, but cancelled the programme before a contract could be signed.

Its decision followed pressure from India's finance ministry regarding the proposed cost of the deal.

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