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F/A 18 Super Hornet Committing to make long-term investments in India, US defence and aviation giant Boeing has said that it is seeking to create enabling capacities here across the value chain – from design, engineering and manufacturing to sustainment of weapon systems. Speaking with ET, Ted Colbert, CEO, Boeing Defence, Space & Security, said that if its F/A 18 Super Hornet is selected by the navy for its requirement of carrier-borne fighters, the company estimates that the project will have a $ 3.6 billion impact on the Indian economy. This, the company says, would come from creating a supply chain, research and engineering and even incremental manufacturing of the jets that could be brought to India. “My dream is for the next generation to wake up in the morning and see the Boeing logo and believe it is an Indian company. The only way to do that is by continuing to grow our investments across the entire life cycle – design, engineering, supply chain, training, m

Situated roughly 12km from the former imperial city of Hue, the mangrove forest is nestled in Tam Giang Lagoon of Thua Thien-Hue province. In the local dialect, Ru means forest, while Cha is the name given to the trees growing densely in the forest. The observation tower in Ru Cha forest provides a place in which tourists can enjoy the spectacular beauty of the forest. Visitors can take a walk along small concreted paths to watch the rich flora of the forest. The mangrove forest is typically peaceful during the autumn. Trees in the forest turn yellow, exposing the untouched and romantic natural beauty which lures visitors. Tourists often visit Ru Cha forest in the autumn and snap pictures of the romantic scenery on offer. People mainly earn a living by going fishing in Ru Cha forest. Local people usually catch fish in the traditional way in the forest. The Thua Thien-Hue administration plans to expand the