India rejects US bid for fighter jets

India has shortlisted two European fighter jets yesterday, ruling out US rivals for a key $11bn military contract.
The Indian defence ministry picked the pan-European Eurofighter and France-based Dessault's Rafale ahead of jets made by Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
The US ambassador in India said the US was "deeply disappointed" by the news.
President Barack Obama had personally lobbied on behalf of the US defence contractors, as had European leaders.
"It is confirmed Eurofighter and Rafale have been selected and the remaining four are off," said the Indian defence ministry.