Japan to set up plant in India for US-2 aircraft under 'Make in India'

Japan's ShinMaywa Industries, manufacturer of US-2 amphibious aircraft has offered to set up a plant in India to cater to international demands under 'Make in India' initiative.The move comes as Indian Navy plans to procure six such aircraft, in a govt to govt deal, between 2017 and 2022. If the deal goes through, it would be the first major export of Japanese defence item after it lifted decades-long self-imposed embargo on export of weapons.

Japan's ShinMaywa Industries, manufacturer of US-2 amphibious aircraft has offered to set up a plant in India to cater to international demands under 'Make in India' initiative.The move comes as Indian Navy plans to procure six such aircraft, in a govt to govt deal, between 2017 and 2022. If the deal goes through, it would be the first major export of Japanese defence item after it lifted decades-long self-imposed embargo on export of weapons.

(Source :onlineindiannews.com)

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