India and Slovakia Sign Defence MoU to Boost Indigenous Manufacturing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Defence Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Slovakia. |
| Date | April 2025 |
| Purpose | Strengthen India's domestic defence manufacturing capabilities and reduce foreign dependency. |
| Key Focus | Co-developing advanced combat systems for light tanks and related technologies. |
| Partners | India and Slovakia (first such agreement between the two countries). |
| Indian Company Involved | JCBL Group's defence unit, Airbornics Defence & Space Pvt. Ltd. (ADSL) |
| ADSL's Role | Develop turrets, active protection systems, remote-controlled weapon systems, and human-machine interface modules. |
| ADSL Certifications | ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100D for aerospace and defence systems. |
| Manufacturing Location | All production to be carried out in India, supporting the Make-in-India initiative. |
| Technology Transfer | Slovakia to transfer technology for developing combat platforms suited for complex terrains and high-altitude environments. |
| Future Potential | Collaboration may enable future defence exports by leveraging Slovakia's expertise and India's manufacturing capabilities. |
| JCBL Group's Valuation | $206.02 million |
| JCBL's Global Partners | Previously partnered with Daimler, Toyota, and Harley-Davidson. |