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MSME Tech Center and Jindal Stainless Partner for Defence Manufacturing

Asia Manufacturing Review Team | Wednesday, 14 February 2024

 Asia Manufacturing Review Team

The MSME Technology Center in Visakhapatnam has recently forged a significant partnership with Jindal Stainless to advance India's defense and aerospace manufacturing capabilities. Through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), the collaboration aims to develop value-added products specifically tailored for the missile and satellite launch vehicle segments.

This strategic alliance signifies a crucial step towards bolstering India's defense and aerospace sectors, with a focus on enhancing indigenous manufacturing capabilities. The partnership between the MSME Technology Center and Jindal Stainless underscores the importance of leveraging technological expertise and manufacturing prowess to meet the evolving demands of these critical sectors.

Officials from the technology center emphasize the strategic significance of this collaboration, highlighting the pivotal role that the resulting products will play in various critical components essential for defense and aerospace applications. These components include motor casings, missile wings, missile launcher structures, and rocket motor boosters, among others.

Prasada Reddy G, the head of the Visakhapatnam MSME Technology Centre, expresses confidence in the collaboration's ability to deliver high-quality products that meet the stringent requirements of the defense and aerospace sectors. This partnership is expected to drive innovation and foster the development of cutting-edge technologies that contribute to India's strategic defense capabilities.

Abhyuday Jindal, the Managing Director of Jindal Stainless, echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the company's commitment to delivering superior-quality products while enhancing operational efficiency. By combining the technological expertise of the MSME Technology Center with Jindal Stainless' manufacturing capabilities, the collaboration aims to address the growing demand for advanced defense and aerospace components in the country.

Through this MoU, Jindal Stainless seeks to play a significant role in advancing India's defense and aerospace capabilities, in line with the nation's vision for self-reliance and technological advancement. The partnership underscores the collective efforts of industry and government institutions to strengthen India's defense infrastructure and promote indigenous manufacturing in critical sectors.