Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for setting up manufacturing facilities in India to produce precision-strike 70mm laser-guided rockets (FZ275 LGR).
Through the agreement, BDL will become a part of the FZ275 LGR global supply chain, providing the opportunity for export of Indian-manufactured components to existing and future 70mm laser guided rocket customers, according to a release shared by the company.
The agreement will also provide the opportunity for BDL, a public sector undertaking, to offer a ‘Make in India’ 70mm laser guided rocket solution for the existing helicopter fleets of Advanced Light Helicopters (WSI) and Light Combat Helicopters of the Indian Armed Forces.
“We are pleased to partner once again with Thales, this time for precision-strike 70mm laser guided rockets. Leveraging our long experience in building precision guided ammunition and our diverse industrial expertise, we look forward to reaching new…