more-inA high-power, five-member committee is closely examining the multi-billion dollar programme for the joint development of the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) with Russia. The committee will submit its report by May 15, a senior official told The Hindu. Its term has now been extended by a month, the official said. Among several issues, the committee will take a critical look at the actual technology transfer that India stands to gain thorough the deal. Since then, despite several rounds of discussions, the two countries have failed to reach an understanding over the final contract.

Source: The Hindu April 08, 2017 15:56 UTC