Key Points
The agreement will provide a framework for collaboration on future potential business opportunities to include the setting up of a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in India to support the Indian Air Forces (IAF) existing fleet of 12 C-130Js as well as other global Super Hercules fleets...
The pact will also focus on expanding C-130J manufacturing and assembly in India to produce aircraft for IAFs Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme, subject to approvals by the US and Indian governments...
Lockheed Martin said it will continue to build C-130Js for the US government and other global operators at its existing Super Hercules production facility in Marietta, Georgia, USA, and will establish an additional production and assembly capacity in India if it is awarded the MTA contract...
A joint venture between the two companies -- Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL) -- already makes empennages for the C-130J in Hyderabad and is the single source provider of this critical component..
This teaming agreement between Lockheed Martin and TASL further demonstrates Lockheed Martins commitment to a self-reliant India and the degree of confidence that exists in our relationships with our partners in India and the Indian industry at large, Mc..
