Mumbai Dec 14 (IANS) Industrial conglomerates GE and the Tata Group have entered into a pact to manufacture "CFM International LEAP" engine components in India for the global supply chain a company statement said here on Thursday.
According to the statement the two companies also evinced their intention to jointly pursue military engine and aircraft system opportunities for the India market.
"We look forward to working with GE to build more expertise and strengthen India s defence manufacturing capabilities " said N. Chandrasekaran Chairman of Tata Sons.
"Tata group s partnership with GE will help drive synergies in defence manufacturing and focus on innovation to support our armed forces " he added.
The strategic partnership envisages GE Aviation and Tata Sons subsidiary Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to join forces for "manufacturing assembling integration and testing of aircraft components".
Accordingly a new Centre of Excellence (COE) will be established to help develop a robust ecosystem for aircraft engine manufacturing in India and build related capabilities.
"Tata Group is a leader in the Indian defence and aerospace sector and we look forward to working together to meet the growing demand for LEAP engines. Our collaboration in building innovative technologies will support the Make in India vision of the Indian government " said John L. Flannery Chairman and CEO of GE.
The "LEAP" is one of the world s leading jet engines known for its technological superiority efficient fuel consumption and performance for powering single-aisle commercial jets.
Traditionally GE military engines have had a strong history in India. The company currently provides jet engines and marine gas turbines for many Indian military applications including the Light Combat Aircraft-Tejas Mk 1 Indian Navy P-8I aircraft and the P-17 Shivalik class frigates.
On the other hand TASL is focused on providing integrated solutions for aerospace defence and homeland security.
--IANS
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