India, Japan to Finalize Aircraft Pact during Shinzo Abe's India Visit
The ShinMaywa US-2 is a Japanese
large STOL amphibious aircraft designed for air-sea rescue (SAR) work.
The US-2 is scheduled to replace the older ShinMaywa US-1A
NEW DELHI: India and Japan are set to firm up an agreement to
jointly produce amphibious military aircraft during the upcoming visit
of Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, in what could be the first defence deal
between the two countries.
The US 2 amphibious aircraft, that has applications for search and
rescue, surveillance as well as intelligence gathering, will be produced
in India not only for domestic orders but will also be pitched jointly
for exports in the region and beyond.
The two sides are also expected to firm up a larger umbrella pact to
promote the joint development and production of military systems in line
with Make in India initiative.
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