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F-35 on display at Aero India '05

February 11, 2005 (by Lieven Dewitte) - The American F-35 joint strike fighter (JSF) is on display at Aero India '05. Lockheed Martin feels however that the may be nowhere within India's grasp unless the country gets its 'data protection' act together and the two countries sit down and work out a comprehensive list of agreements.
There was a buzz in 2003 of a possible offer to the Indian government for participation in the international project, which also includes countries like the UK, Australia and Singapore.

For now, however, Lockheed is focused on pitching its F-16 multi-role fighter for a 124-unit order the IAF will soon be shooting out requests for. The F-16 is however not present at the Aero India '05 exhibition.