# India and Boeing held discussions on strengthening cooperation in aviation and aerospace manufacturing.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-23 · Lokmat Times*

## Key points

- India and Boeing are exploring deeper cooperation in MRO, skilling, and supply chain development.
- Talks emphasized expanding India's role as a global aerospace manufacturing and engineering hub under Make in India.
- Recent US approvals include $428.2 million in military sales to India for Apache and M777A2 support.
- Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and BAE Systems are key contractors in the newly approved US-India defense deals.

**Companies:** Boeing, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems
**Countries:** India, United States

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