After the major embarrassment caused due to the Embraer deal, the Defence Ministry has now asked for a CBI probe into the allegations. Brazilian aviation company, Embraer was accused of hiring a UK-based agent to flow kickbacks to land the $208 million deal for three Emb-145 aircrafts. Defence Minister Manohar[Read More…]
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UPA era defence deal under US scanner
A $208 million UPA government era deal for Brazilian aircraft manager Embraer’s jets has come under the US authorities’ scanner for alleged kickbacks being paid to secure the contract. A deal was signed upon in 2008 between the Brazilian aircraft manager and DRDO for three aircrafts equipped with indigenous radars[Read More…]