New Delhi: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into partnerships with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) and Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited (ADSTL) for manufacturing fuselage structures for the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), expanding the domestic industrial base for the indigenous helicopter programme.
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Under the agreements, BEML will manufacture 48 fuselage structures, while Adani Defence will produce 42 structures for the LCH programme. The agreements mark the first integration of private industry into the manufacturing of helicopter fuselage structures, according to HAL.
The partnerships are aimed at augmenting production capacity, strengthening the domestic aerospace supply chain and enhancing indigenous manufacturing capabilities. The expanded industrial base is also expected to create opportunities for Indian MSMEs, component manufacturers and aerospace suppliers.
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HAL has already augmented production capacity and commenced manufacturing of the 156 Prachand LCHs ordered for the Indian Armed Forces at its new helicopter manufacturing facility in Tumakuru, Karnataka.
The establishment of two additional production lines is expected to further enhance manufacturing capacity for the LCH programme and support timely deliveries to the armed forces.
HAL CMD Ravi K said the partnerships represent a significant step towards strengthening India’s aerospace ecosystem by expanding industrial participation in helicopter production.
The agreements have been signed by Tushar Ranjan Behera, General Manager, Helicopter Division, HAL, with Cmde (Retd.) R.G.K. Rao, Executive Director, Aerospace & Maritime, BEML, and Prasanna Karthik, Vice President, ADSTL, in the presence of senior officials of the three companies.
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