What Happened
Indian Aerospace Ecosystem Expands with New Helicopter Manufacturing Deals
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has partnered with Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited and Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) to manufacture fuselage structures for the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). The agreements will see BEML and Adani Defence produce 48 and 42 fuselage structures, respectively. This partnership marks a significant step in expanding India’s indigenous helicopter production ecosystem, with the potential to create opportunities for Indian MSMEs and component manufacturers. The development was reported by The New Indian Express.