New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Adani Defence & Aerospace and Italian aerospace major Leonardo on Tuesday announced a strategic collaboration to establish a helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, a move leaders described as a new chapter in defence cooperation between the two countries.
Antonio Enrico Bartoli, Ambassador of Italy to India, said the partnership reflects a deepening India-Italy defence relationship. “Two global champions of the defence industry are opening a new chapter today. Their relationship is set to grow stronger over time. In the helicopter sector, Leonardo is building cutting-edge technology. We hope for more Indian investment in Italy. We look forward to strong cooperation. The FTA is not only about trade; it is about our values and security,” he said.
Linking the collaboration to on-the-ground manufacturing, Adani Defence and Aerospace CEO Ashish Rajvanshi said the companies will “build a helicopter manufacturing ecosystem right here in India. This is a huge step for Aatmnirbhar Bharat. We are creating South Asia’s premier defence ecosystem. These helicopters are not imported; production will be done in India by Indian hands for India’s future.”
Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Defence & Aerospace, stressed the partnership’s shared purpose: “This partnership is rooted not only in shared expertise, but in shared purpose. We will build an ecosystem on Indian soil that brings manufacturing, training and world-class support. Together, we will build confidence that India’s helicopter capabilities will grow. It is a contribution to India’s capabilities and India’s future.”
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh placed the collaboration within India’s broader defence and industrial policy, saying the memorandum of understanding brings together two respected industrial entities. He recalled recent diplomatic engagement with EU leadership and noted ongoing steps toward security and information agreements to enable deeper collaboration. “With the vision of Aatmnirbhar Bharat, we not only want to reduce import dependence but to build a competitive industrial capability within the country,” he said. (ANI)
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