Tag: Tata Advanced Systems

Indian Army Taps Tata Advanced Systems to Overhaul, Upgrade Pinaka Rocket Systems in Major Self-Reliance Boost

Tata Advanced Systems Limited has secured a contract to upgrade the Indian Army’s Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, enhancing defense capabilities through public-private partnership and supporting India’s self-reliance in military technology.

Photo: Tata Advanced Systems chief executive officer and managing director, Sukaran Singh, and Lockheed Martin chief operating officer Frank St. John at the groundbreaking ceremony for the C-130J MRO facility on December 8, 2025. Credit: TASL.

Tata, Lockheed Break Ground on India’s First Major C-130J MRO Hub to Be Ready by 2026, Operations in 2027

Tata Advanced Systems Ltd and Lockheed Martin have begun construction on a cutting-edge MRO facility for the C-130J Super Hercules fleet in Bengaluru. Set to enhance the Indian Air Force’s operational readiness, it will offer comprehensive maintenance services and boost India’s aerospace capabilities. The facility signifies significant US-India defense collaboration and innovation opportunities.

India’s Medium Transport Aircraft Tender: What It Means for the Air Force and the Defence Industry

India is set to procure a new fleet of Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) for the Indian Air Force, estimated at INR 70,000 crore. This initiative aims to bridge the gap in airlift capabilities, bolster domestic manufacturing, and enhance defense partnerships, while ensuring technology transfer and local assembly to support ‘Make in India’.

Tata Advanced Systems India, Safran France Open Aeroengine Rotating Parts Manufacturing Facility in Hyderabad

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and France’s Safran Aircraft Engines opened a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Hyderabad on October 28, 2025, dedicated to producing components for CFM LEAP aircraft engines. This development strengthens the India-France aerospace partnership, aligns with local manufacturing initiatives, and enhances India’s role in global aviation supply chains.

Indian Army Launches New-Generation Vehicle Repair Hubs in Ladakh to Boost Self-Reliant Defence Logistics

The Indian Army’s Fire and Fury Corps has partnered with six defence companies to create New Generation Vehicle Repair Hubs in Ladakh, enhancing military logistics and operational readiness. These hubs will enable on-site maintenance, reducing downtime and fostering self-reliance in defence logistics, while empowering local employment and skill development.