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Adani and Leonardo to Establish Helicopter Manufacturing Ecosystem in ⁣India

Published: 2026/02/03 12:01:53

Strengthening India’s Defence Manufacturing Capabilities

Adani Defence & Aerospace and Italian aerospace company Leonardo S.p.A. ⁣have entered into an agreement to create‍ an integrated helicopter manufacturing⁣ ecosystem within India. This collaboration aims to develop, manufacture, and sustain military helicopters, directly‍ addressing the needs of the Indian⁢ armed forces. The‍ partnership ⁤signifies a major step towards India’s goal of achieving self-reliance in defence production, often referred to as ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ .

Key Components ⁢of the Agreement

The agreement focuses on the production of Leonardo’s advanced AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters in India. Beyond manufacturing, the collaboration will prioritize establishing⁣ robust maintenance