The Bengaluru-based Merlinhawk Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., in partnership with Italy-based Vega Composites, on Tuesday inaugurated its advanced composites manufacturing facility – Merlinhawk Composites & Engineering Pvt. Ltd at Shoolagiri in the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor, marking a significant step in India’s evolution as a globally competitive aerospace manufacturing hub.
The facility in Krishnagiri district is designed to manufacture advanced composite aero structures and high-performance materials that are critical to next-generation aerospace and defence platforms, including aircraft and unmanned systems, radar, and electronic warfare structures & high-performance defence applications, says a release.
R Ramachandra Rao, Founder & Managing Director, Merlinhawk Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., said as global aerospace platforms increasingly rely on high-performance composite materials, it is critical for India to build integrated capabilities in design, materials, and manufacturing. Through the partnership with Vega Composites, the company is bringing together global technology expertise and Indian engineering to create a manufacturing ecosystem that not only supports domestic programmes but also positions India as a credible player in global aerospace supply chains.
Roberto Lapini, CEO, Vega Composites (Italy), said: “Through this collaboration, we are enabling technology transfer, co-development, and the creation of globally competitive capabilities that integrate Italian expertise with India’s dynamic industrial ecosystem.”