MoU to enhance the Army’s network centric warfare capability
German-origin HENSOLDT, with 30 engineering and operating sites around the world, is supporting development of the Indian defence sector by committing to Transfer of Technology, participate in local production and carry out joint development based industrial collaborations
“Our business plans are built on Transfer of Technology, local production and joint development based industrial collaborations,” said Andleeb Shadman, MD, HENSOLDT India after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Mysore-based Rangsons Aerospace, India’s leading aerospace product technology.
HENSOLDT-The Sensor Solution House and Rangsons will jointly explore new business opportunities, support newer technological advancements, and help improve technological expertise in the domain in step with the Indian Government goals.
The MoU is aimed at developing an indigenous datalink system which can work across various airborne platforms thus enhancing network centric warfare capability of the Indian Armed Forces.
Rangsons Aerospace MD Pavan Ranga elaborated, “The support form HENSOLDT will guide us in manufacturing world-class aviation products in India and the technical knowledge will inspire us to create some equipment for aircraft in India.
“With this partnership, we will be manufacturing the units for rotary, fixed wing and unmanned Aerial Vehicles,” he said after signing the MoU at Aero India 2023 held 13-17 Feb in Bangalore.
Through this collaboration, we are collaborating to build a world class datalink solution that can work across a large cross section of airborne platforms.”
The 26-year old Rangsons Aerospace, belonging to conglomerate NR Group that has a diverse business portfolio, specialises in Proof of Concept, prototyping, product development, and platform integration services in the aerospace, defence and homeland security domains.
Over the years, Rangsons has developed superior technology and high-quality products for strategically catering to India’s defence needs, making the country self-reliant in this sphere.
Credited with the distinction of being the first company to manufacture any Airborne Compact Heat Exchanger or the world’s smallest SOTM (Satcom On The Move) terminal, the products and services designed in-house by Rangsons are on a par with global offerings, meeting the international standards of quality.
The product portfolio being featured at Aero India 2023 will showcase Rangsons’ expertise in thermal management solutions, tactical communication solutions, SOTM (Satcom on the move) solutions, Avionics and Avionics Tubes and Hoses.
With 30 engineering and operating sites around the world, HENSOLDT is able to strategically serve its growing customer base all over the world. The company has structured our international presences according to the individual geographical regions in order to provide customer-oriented sales activities.
HENSOLDT has more than 5,500 employees in strategic locations for engineering, operations and sales across the globe. HENSOLDT Inc. aims to become America’s leading platform independent provider of defense and security electronics solutions with global reach. fiinews.com
