Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Expand Partnership in India
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 25: Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have teamed up to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India. This facility will support the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fleet of C-130J aircraft and expand manufacturing and assembly for the IAF’s Medium Transport Aircraft program.
10th India Suppliers Conference
Lockheed Martin held its 10th India Suppliers Conference in Bengaluru. The event was inaugurated by Priyank Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka’s Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology. He highlighted Karnataka’s commitment to ‘local for global’ manufacturing, promoting self-reliance.
Outstanding Suppliers Recognized
At the conference, Rossell India Limited was honored as an Outstanding Supplier for its timely support and customer-first focus, crucial for the success of the MH-60R program. Veer-O-Metals was also recognized for its exceptional responsiveness and understanding of requirements, significantly contributing to the MH-60R program’s success.
Long-standing Partnership
Earlier this month, Lockheed Martin and TASL expanded their business relationship through the C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter. This agreement includes establishing an MRO facility in India and expanding C-130J manufacturing and assembly for the IAF’s Medium Transport Aircraft program.
Lockheed Martin and TASL have been partners since 2010 through the Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Ltd. (TLMAL) joint venture. TLMAL supports India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and is the sole global source of C-130J empennage assemblies for all new Super Hercules aircraft produced in the United States. To date, TLMAL has manufactured over 220 C-130J empennages.
Doubts Revealed
Lockheed Martin -: Lockheed Martin is a big company from the USA that makes airplanes and other things for the military.
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) -: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is an Indian company that makes parts for airplanes and other high-tech things.
Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) -: MRO stands for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul. It means fixing and taking care of airplanes to keep them working well.
Indian Air Force (IAF) -: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the part of India’s military that uses airplanes to protect the country.
C-130J fleet -: The C-130J is a type of big airplane used by the Indian Air Force to carry people and things.
Medium Transport Aircraft program -: This is a plan to make and use medium-sized airplanes to carry people and things for the Indian Air Force.
10th India Suppliers Conference -: This is a big meeting where companies that make parts for airplanes and other things come together to talk and share ideas.
Bengaluru -: Bengaluru is a big city in India, also known as Bangalore. It is famous for its technology companies.
Rossell India Limited -: Rossell India Limited is an Indian company that makes parts for airplanes and other things.
Veer-O-Metals -: Veer-O-Metals is an Indian company that makes metal parts for different industries, including airplanes.
MH-60R program -: The MH-60R is a type of helicopter used by the military, and the program is about making and using these helicopters.
Make in India initiative -: The ‘Make in India’ initiative is a plan by the Indian government to encourage companies to make things in India, creating jobs and boosting the economy.