Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lit the torch on a new chapter in India’s defense manufacturing Tuesday, unveiling the H-125 helicopter’s final assembly line in Karnataka’s Vemgal. The Tata-Airbus partnership underscores India’s rising prowess in global aerospace.
At the ceremony, Singh lauded the project as emblematic of strategic alliances fostering advanced production. He extended congratulations to the teams and spotlighted the vital role of Indian MSMEs in global supply chains.
Singh called for intensified partnerships: robust tech sharing and co-developed solutions meeting worldwide defense demands. This aligns seamlessly with ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, PM Modi’s flagship programs since 2014 targeting self-reliance in high-tech domains.
India’s decade-long strategy—encompassing infrastructure leaps, sectoral investments, PLIs, and policy easing—has magnetized foreign investment, crafting an ideal business landscape.
The venture eyes ₹1,000 crore-plus infusion, promising a job bonanza for talented youth and robust local ecosystems.
Reforms have privatized a fourth of defense production, exploded exports, and swelled MSMEs to over 16,000. Government backing for SMEs and startups amplifies this growth.
Singh envisioned this facility as a cornerstone achievement, propelling India’s defense industry to unprecedented heights.