HAL partners with Adani Defence, BEML to produce LCH Prachand
HAL has augmented the capacity and already commenced production of the 156 Prachand LCHs ordered for the Indian Armed Forces at its new helicopter manufacturing facility in Tumakuru, Karnataka
Bengaluru witnessed HAL signing collaboration agreements with Indian industry giants Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Ltd (ADSTL) and Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) to manufacture fuselage structures for the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). Adani Defence will be responsible for constructing 42 fuselage structures, while BEML will oversee the production of 48.
The deals were signed by Tushar Ranjan Behera, General Manager of HAL's Helicopter Division, and R. G. K. Rao, ED of Aerospace & Maritime at BEML, alongside Prasanna Karthik, Vice President of ADSTL, in the presence of senior HAL, BEML, and ADSTL leadership. This marks a significant milestone in fortifying India's aerospace sector by integrating private industry into the production of helicopter fuselage structures.
HAL CMD Ravi K highlighted the partnership's potential to augment capacity, bolster the domestic supply chain, and elevate indigenous aerospace manufacturing capabilities. With the first 156 Prachand LCHs already in production at HAL's new facility in Tumakuru, Karnataka, the partnership is set to expand the manufacturing capacity through the addition of two more lines, ensuring timely delivery of helicopters to the Indian Armed Forces.
The expanded industrial base is anticipated to foster growth for Indian MSMEs, component manufacturers, and aerospace suppliers, thereby strengthening the domestic aerospace supply chain.
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