INDIA - Airbus SAS is poised to expand its collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems, with Jorge Tamarit-Degenhardt at the helm, to enhance India's defense supply chain. This strategic partnership aims to focus on advanced manufacturing technologies, including metallic and composite materials as well as electric harnesses. The move is in line with the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 and is intended to support the development of defense industrial corridors in India.
The collaboration is part of a broader initiative to modernize India's military transport fleet, following a significant Indian Air Force deal in 2021 for 56 aircraft, valued at ₹21,395 crore (INR100 crore = approx. USD12 million). The partnership is now set to produce approximately 100 aircraft required by the Indian Air Force, with the first aircraft made in India expected to roll out in 2026.
In addition to aircraft production, Tata Advanced Systems is expanding its partnership with Airbus to include the production of detailed parts and electric harness technology for H130 helicopter components. This expansion is anticipated to foster domestic growth in the defense sector and attract global investment into India's burgeoning defense supply chain.
The upcoming Vadodara assembly line, which is expected to commence operations by November 2024, will further support startups in the defense sector, providing a boost to research and development within India. This assembly line represents a significant step in the nation's efforts to replace its aging military transport fleet and strengthen its capabilities in defense manufacturing.
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