Global aerospace leader Boeing has announced it will collaborate with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and Mahindra Defence Systems to manufacture F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets in India. The announcement comes at a time when the Indian Air Force is looking to procure 110 fighters jets under a $15-billion deal and the Indian Navy is in advanced stages to purchase 57 multi-role carrier-borne fighters (MRCBF) for around $12 billion. Boeing also said the Super Hornet 'Make in India' proposal is to build an entirely new production facility that can be utilized for other programs such as India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. T Suvarna Raju, Chairman and Managing Director, HAL said the partnership with "will create an opportunity to develop capabilities of the aerospace industry and strengthen indigenous platforms in India thereby contributing to the Make-in-India activities." Boeing also said the future production with Indian partners will involve maximizing indigenous content and producing the F/A-18 in India for its armed forces to create a 21st-century aerospace ecosystem. Future production with Indian partners will involve maximizing indigenous content and produce the F/A-18 in India for its armed forces to create a 21st-century aerospace ecosystem, the company said in a statement. Companies like Lockheed Martin and SAAB have already announced their joint-venture with Tatas and Adani Group respectively for building the F-16 and Gripen E in India.