A Memorandum of Understanding between Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a government-owned company in India, will be signed in order to establish manufacturing facilities for precision-strike 70mm laser guided rockets there (FZ275 LGR).
Under the arrangement, BDL will join the FZ275 LGR global supply chain, opening the door for the sale of components made in India to current and potential buyers of 70mm laser guided rockets.
This arrangement will also give BDL the chance to supply the Indian Government’s existing Advanced Light Helicopters (WSI) and Light Combat Helicopter helicopter fleet with a ‘Made in India’ 70mm laser guided rocket system.
BDL was established in Hyderabad in 1970 as a manufacturing base for guided missiles and allied defence equipment. The company is uniquely positioned, with dedicated facilities and knowledge in the field of precision guided ammunition to address such an industrial and technology transfer.
