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ID085588
Title ProperDefence procurements sans competition
LanguageENG
AuthorSuman, Mrinal
Summary / Abstract (Note)The government of India has been repeatedly stating that one of the objectives of the defence procurement procedure is to demonstrate the highest degree of probity and public accountability, transparecy in operations, free competition and impartiality. However, the position in actual practice is totaly different. Since the signing of the 1.4 billion dollar contract with AB Bofors on 24 March 1986, for the supply of over 400 howitzers, India has been able to conclude successfully any high value deal during the last 30 years in an open competition. Every endevour had to be aborted mind way. Cancellation of helicopter deal for Eurocopters and 155 mm gun deal with Denel, are recent examples.
`In' analytical NoteIndian Defence Review Vol. 24, No.1; Jan-Mar 2009: p113-117
Journal SourceIndian Defence Review Vol. 24, No.1; Jan-Mar 2009: p113-117
Key WordsDefence Procurement - India ;  India - Defence Procurement ;  Defence Procurement - Sans Competition