Adani Defence & Aerospace Collaborates with Thales Group for 70mm Rockets
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Agreement | Adani Defence & Aerospace signed an agreement with Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets locally. |
| Objective | Aligns with India's "Make in India" initiative to enhance self-reliance in defence production. |
| Previous Agreement | Adani Defence & Aerospace signed an agreement with UAE's EDGE Group for advanced technology and defence collaboration. |
| Key Product | Drishti-10 Starliner, a medium-altitude long-endurance UAV with over 70% indigenous content. |
| Thales Group | A French multinational company specializing in aerospace, defence, transportation, and security sectors. Headquartered in Paris. |
| Indian Helicopters | India operates HAL Rudra, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand, Apache AH-64, and Mi-35 choppers. |
| LCH Prachand | Inducted in 2022, capable of combat search and rescue, destruction of enemy air defence, and counter-insurgency operations. |
| 70mm Rockets | Successfully integrated into ALH and LCH helicopters. Combat-proven globally and supplied to Indian Armed Forces. |
| Requirement | Recurring need for 70mm rockets for ALH (WSI) and LCH class helicopters. Launchers support 7, 12, and 19 tube configurations. |