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64 US companies in Aero India 2015
Bengaluru, Feb 18
As many as 64 US companies
including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Honeywell, Esterline, Bell, GE
Aviation, and Sikorsky are participating in the Aero India 2015 which
commenced here Wednesday.
US Ambassador to India Richard Rahul
Verma Wednesday opened the US Pavilion at the Aero India, calling the
exhibits "the best of US aviation and defence technology".
"Airshows
like Aero India allow us to demonstrate our commitment to the strategic
relationship with key international partners. And in 2015, the
strategic relationship the United States has with India is one of our
most important," Verma said.
The US display at Aero India includes an array of American military platforms and personnel, said a US embassy release.
"Lockheed
Martin, Boeing, Honeywell, Esterline, Bell, GE Aviation, and Sikorsky
are among the 64 US companies that have set up pavilions at the Aero
India show," it added.
The US aircraft on display include F-15C
Eagles, F-16C Fighting Falcons, KC-135 tanker, C-17 Globemaster III, and
P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft.
The US
participation in Aero India provides the US and Indian industry
opportunities to strengthen military-to-military relations and
invigorate defence cooperation.
According to the release, the
continued security cooperation between the US and India will help
safeguard against global instability, protect freedom of navigation in
the air and sea, combat terrorism and violent extremism and ensure the
peaceful resolution of disputes.
The US delegation at the Aero
India 2015 includes senior officials from department of defence and
department of state including Marcus Jadotte, assistant secretary of
commerce for industry and analysis and Vice Admiral Joseph Rixey,
director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.