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The Indian Military’s Defence has got a big boost as the reports suggest that Dassault Aviation had decided to partner with Tata Advance Systems Ltd. They will be collaborating to manufacture the fuselage of the Rafale Fighter Jets in India. This would be a historic feat as this will mark the first time that fuselages of the Rafale aircrafts will be produced in a country outside France.
TASL and Dassault Aviation have reportedly signed around four production agreements. The agreements will ensure that there will be a dedicated manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. The manufacturing facility will focus on certain parts of the Rafale jets which will include the lateral shells of the rear fuselage, the complete rear section, the central fuselage, and the front section. The facility will be aiming to produce at least 2 fuselages per month by 2028.
Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation spoke to the media about the collaboration. He said, “This is a decisive step in strengthening our supply chain in India. Thanks to the expansion of our local partners, including TASL, one of the major players in the Indian aerospace industry, this supply chain will contribute to the successful ramp-up of the Rafale, and, with our support, will meet our quality and competitiveness requirements.”
The CEO and Managing Director of TASL, Sukaran Singh also gave a statement stating, “This partnership marks a significant step in India’s aerospace journey. The production of the complete Rafale fuselage in India underscores the deepening trust in Tata Advanced Systems’ capabilities and the strength of our collaboration with Dassault Aviation. It also reflects the remarkable progress India has made in establishing a modern, robust aerospace manufacturing ecosystem that can support global platforms.”
The collaboration of these two companies is all set to bolster the country’s ranking in the international aerospace manufacturing industry. This will also boost the country’s Make in India project and will add to its economic growth of the nation.
