Saab Of Sweden

Adani Defence and Swedish company, SAAB have partnered to make the Gripen fighter plane in India. In an exclusive conversation with CNBC-TV18's Rituparna Bhuyan, SAAB India Chairman said that 51 percent equity is a must in defence for foreign companies to transfer their technology to Indian partners. Mats Palmberg, VP, Industrial Partnerships at SAAB and Jan Widerstorm, Chairman of SAAB India shared their thoughts on the same. Ashish Rajvanshi, Head-Defence & Aerospace of Adani Group spoke about its defence plans.

Sweden's 'Make in India' plans: Saab offers to set up aircraft production line

The Ministry of Defence is likely to invite the request for proposal for a single engine fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force in a month or so.

SAAB's new fighter: Inside look

Sweden's defence and security giant SAAB has publicly expressed its intention to not just offer its next generation fighter aircraft to the Indian Air Force but has also proposed to make the single engine fighter aircraft in India. On offer is the "Gripen E" which is a variant of Gripen N-G.

India likely to select fighter plane under 'Make in India'

Asked if this meant HAL will set up more plants, Parrikar said, "It is private sector which will be required to supply to the air force. We need fighters. We may encourage...there are proposals." Parrikar said yesterday through "proper process", by year end "we might select few aircraft to Make in India.