Key Points of Partnership:
- Tata Group and Lockheed Martin have formed a joint venture named Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL).
- TLMAL is set to commence fighter wing production in Hyderabad, India, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the two companies.
- The companies plan to produce 29 fighter wing shipsets, with an option for additional shipsets, starting in 2025.
- In October 2021, TLMAL successfully produced and qualified a prototype fighter wing shipset, demonstrating the company’s ability to manufacture detailed parts and deliver fully compliant fuel-carrying fighter wings with high specifications.
- The success of the prototype project has strengthened Lockheed Martin’s partnership with India.
- The partnership also supports TLMAL’s F-21 offering for the procurement of 114 new fighter aircraft exclusively for India and the Indian Air Force.
- The joint venture provides additional indigenous production capability for India’s military, boosting the country’s defense industry.
Details of Partnership:
Tata Group and Lockheed Martin to Begin Fighter Wing Production in Hyderabad
Tata Group and Lockheed Martin have announced their joint venture, Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL), will commence fighter wing production in Hyderabad. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the production of 29 fighter wing shipsets with an option for additional shipsets, starting in 2025.
In October 2021, TLMAL successfully produced and qualified a prototype fighter wing shipset. The project showcased the company’s ability to manufacture detailed parts and deliver fully compliant fuel-carrying fighter wings with a 9-g, 12,000 hour, interchangeable/replaceable representative fighter wing.
The success of the prototype project further strengthens Lockheed Martin’s partnership with India. The company now supports TLMAT’s F-21 offering for the procurement of 114 new fighter aircraft exclusively for India and the Indian Air Force, providing additional indigenous production capability.
About Tata Group:
Tata Group is an India’s Largest Conglomerate, Founded in 1868. Headquartered in Mumbai, the Tata Group is a leading Indian multinational conglomerate with a global presence. Established in 1868, the group operates in over 100 countries across six continents and offers products and services in more than 150 countries. Jamsetji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group, is recognized as the “father of Indian industry.” With a rich legacy spanning over a century, the Tata Group has established itself as a prominent player in the global business landscape.
About Lockheed Martin:
The Lockheed Martin Corporation, a multinational company with interests in aerospace, arms, defense, information security, and technology, originated from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta in March 1995. Its headquarters are located in North Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington, D.C. region.
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