Collins Aerospace, a division of Raytheon Technologies,MD, Customer and Account Management, Sunil Raina, said that the company would focus on bringing advanced aerostructures, interiors, and avionics manufacture to India.
They are eager to collaborate with HAL and the ADA on the LCA Mk2, the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF), and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft in addition to the three areas of focus (AMCA).
Sunil said, “Building upon our success on the LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) Mk 1 program, we are eager to work with Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on new aircraft platforms under development in India, including the LCA Mk2, TEDBF, and AMCA Programs.”
In terms of the avionics business, he stated that it has moved forward, and an announcement with one of the local companies to integrate those systems with one of the local manufacturers is in the pipeline.
