Adani Defence and Leonardo Partner to Establish Helicopter Manufacturing in India
Adani Defence & Aerospace has entered into a strategic partnership with Italian aerospace company Leonardo to develop a helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India. This collaboration aims to reduce India's reliance on imports and meet the growing demands of its military. The agreement, formalized through a memorandum of understanding, focuses on supplying helicopters to the Indian armed forces, with potential expansion into civil aviation and global supply chains. Jeet Adani, Director at Adani Defence & Aerospace, emphasized the group's commitment to becoming a key player in India's aviation sector, aiming to provide comprehensive solutions for both airlines and the armed forces. The partnership will focus on localizing the manufacturing of Leonardo's light and medium helicopter platforms, such as the AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM, and developing maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities in India. 
