Indian AW101 Dispute Continues

摘要

The Indian Defence Ministry has issued AgustaWestland with a final 'show cause' notice for cancelling its contract to acquire 12 AW101 helicopters in WIP configuration. Issued on October 21, the step is the latest in a series of escalating moves and counter moves between the Indian Government and the manufacturer, following allegations of bribery in the selection process (further to India Suspends AW101 Purchase Over Bribery Allegations, March, p4). Three AW101 have been delivered so far (see Three AW101S Delivered to India, February, p30), but the Rs4,670 crore (€556 million) contract remains frozen.