Boeing India signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), and Mahindra Defense Systems to manufacture the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft in India for India’s armed forces. The F/A- 18 Super Hornet will fulfill India’s need for a carrier- and land- based multi-role fighter.
This partnership will build a new production facility that will be utilized for other programs such as the manufacture of India’s Advance Medium Combat Aircraft.
The agreement will also address the infrastructure, personnel training, and the operational tools and techniques required to produce a next-gen fighter aircraft in India.