Seven years after releasing its request for proposals for a new man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) to replace the 9K38 Igla, India will soon make a decision and select a winner to proceed on with price negotiations.
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According to The Hindu, only MBDA of France; Rosoboronexport of Russia; and SAAB of Sweden are deemed to have meet the requirements laid out by the Defense Ministry.
Selection will be based on the lowest bid received.