Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has reported the delivery of the 300th fuselage for the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter from its facility in Hyderabad. The announcement was made at the ongoing airshow. TBAL produces these fuselages for customers globally, including the U.S. Army.
TBAL’s 14,000 sqm facility is the sole global supplier of Apache fuselages, with over 90 percent of the parts used in the Apache aerostructure assemblies being manufactured in India through more than 100 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) suppliers. “This milestone indicates TBAL's ongoing efforts to enhance India's defense capabilities and develop the nation's manufacturing sector,” the company stated in a release.
The joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) employs over 900 engineers and technicians and utilizes robotics, automation, and advanced aerospace concepts in its manufacturing processes.
The Indian Air Force operates a fleet of 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and six more are on order with the Indian Army.
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