Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo have signed an MoU to establish a fully integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, addressing surging military demands.
Targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's advanced AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters, the collaboration will deliver phased indigenization, robust maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, and comprehensive pilot training.
"We’re extremely pleased to join forces with Adani to provide our contribution to India’s vision for an even stronger and growing role of their rotorcraft industry, and to enable the country to access the level of modern technology and operational capability it deserves," said Gian Piero Cutillo, Managing Director, Leonardo Helicopters. "We look forward to making progress in this endeavour, leveraging our complementary expertise to deliver the best solutions."
"This alliance with Leonardo is a pivotal stride toward a resilient, future-proof helicopter ecosystem in India. Merging global excellence with our industrial momentum, we will drive enduring value, high-skill employment, and alignment with Aatmanirbhar Bharat to position India as a global aerospace powerhouse," said Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Defence & Aerospace.
"With the Indian Armed Forces projecting demand for over 1000 helicopters in the coming decade, this partnership realizes our vision for sovereign manufacturing," said Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO, Adani Defence & Aerospace. "It will accelerate indigenization, strengthen supply chains, and establish India as a world-class production base."
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