Lifeline for India's heavy-ift fleet? US weighs C-17 production restart

US lawmakers are exploring restarting C-17 Globemaster III production due to rising operational demands, a move keenly watched by India.

The Indian Air Force, which desired more C-17s before production ceased, still faces a significant heavy-lift gap.

Boeing is open to restarting, but challenges remain, potentially offering India a chance to bolster its strategic airlift capabilities. ...