Chipping In.

The article reports on the decision of India to not apply its offset policy to its Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft bids from six European, Russian and U.S. suppliers. The contenders to make 126 new fighters to replace the Indian air force's aging MiG-21s are the EADS Eurofighter, Saab JAS 39 Gripen, Mikoyan MiG-35, Boeing F/A-18E/F, Lockheed Martin F-16 and Dassault Rafale. The contract is expected to be worth $12 billion, with the winner committed to achieving a 50% offset in the value of the contract through investments in India.