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Under the revised defence procurement policy (DPP) 2009, request for proposal (RFP), which was earlier issued only to foreign companies, would now also be issued to Indian firms having requisite financial and technical capabilities, the Government said on Oct 27.

According to Defence Minister A.K. Antony, the move is primarily aimed at encouraging proactive participation by Indian companies, which could establish joint ventures and production arrangements with any foreign manufacture ...