The Indian government has yet to inform Rafael Advanced Defense
Systems about its reported decision to cancel a USD1 billion contract to
procure Spike anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) systems for the Indian
Army, the Israeli company has confirmed to
Jane’s
.
A spokesperson for Rafael said on 27 November, “Rafael has not been officially informed of any change in the decision to purchase Spike missiles.” The spokesperson added that plans to support India’s procurement of the Spike through a joint venture (JV) established by Rafael and its Indian partner Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) would “continue as planned”.
Citing officials from India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Indian Army, Jane’s reported on 20 November that the MoD had terminated the Spike procurement in favour of a programme to develop ATGWs indigenously.
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A spokesperson for Rafael said on 27 November, “Rafael has not been officially informed of any change in the decision to purchase Spike missiles.” The spokesperson added that plans to support India’s procurement of the Spike through a joint venture (JV) established by Rafael and its Indian partner Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) would “continue as planned”.
Citing officials from India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Indian Army, Jane’s reported on 20 November that the MoD had terminated the Spike procurement in favour of a programme to develop ATGWs indigenously.
janes
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