As part of the offset agreement under the C295 aircraft programme that was signed between the European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus Defence and Space and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), BEL will manufacture and supply Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS).
In September, the government put ink to paper when it signed a deal for Rs 20,000 crore contract with Airbus Defence and Space to procure 56 C-295 transport aircraft to replace the ageing Avro-748 planes of the IAF.
Due to the offset agreement, the BEL has received its largest export order as per an official statement. Airbus Defence and Space is rigorously working towards the ‘Make in India’ dream of the Indian Government, noted the PSU. Senior executives from BEL and Airbus Defence and Space were present for the contract signing.
“The contract with Airbus Defence and Space is the biggest export order received till date by BEL. We are very happy to be part of the C295 program, ” said Vinay Kumar Katyal, Director of Bengaluru Complex, BEL.
Anandi Ramalingam, Chairman and Managing Director, BEL, said, “We are happy to be associated with Airbus Defence and Space in manufacturing and delivering the Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS) for the prestigious C295 aircraft program. We look forward to working with Airbus for more such programs and challenges, ”
“We are proud to partner with Bharat Electronics Limited as per the provisions of the C295 programme. This partnership demonstrates Airbus ‘ commitment to support the development of the defence manufacturing ecosystem in India by working with the full spectrum of industrial partners from both the public and private sectors, ” noted Dominique Arnal, Sr Vice President, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics at Airbus Defence and Space.
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