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Hical, Safran Forge Rafale Jet Parts JV in India
7 Oct
Summary
- New venture to produce fuel and fluid systems for Rafale aircraft.
- Partnership expands Hical's role in the Rafale supply chain.
- India facility to support Make in India initiative for aerospace.
Hical Technologies has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Safran Aerosystems to establish a joint venture in India. This collaboration is set to manufacture complex fuel and fluid systems for Dassault Rafale aircraft.
The proposed venture will enhance Hical's participation in the Rafale program's supply chain, building upon its existing work with Dassault Aviation on control systems. Safran Aerosystems highlighted its commitment to India's aerospace ecosystem.
The new facility in Devanahalli, near Bengaluru, will provide the necessary manufacturing capacity. This partnership supports the 'Make in India' vision, aiming to produce critical aerospace systems competitively in India for global markets.
