Thales And Bharat Dynamics Ink Deal To Work Onair Defence System
15 January 2021
Through the agreement, BDL will become a part of the STARStreak missile system’s global supply chain, providing the opportunity for export of Indian manufactured components to this system’s existing and future customers, including the UK Armed Forces, Thales said in a statement.
NEW DELHI: Leading defence company Thales on Thursday said it and state-run Bharat Dynamics NSE -0.82 % Limited (BDL) have signed an agreement to work in partnership on an air defence systemwith the support of the Indian and British governments.
Through the agreement, BDL will become a part of the STARStreak missile system’s global supply chain, providing the opportunity for export of Indian manufactured components to this system’s existing and future customers, including the UK Armed Forces, Thales said in a statement.
The “teaming agreement” was signed by Thales and BDL in the presence of UK and Indian government representatives in a virtual ceremony on January 13.
The statement quoted British Defence Minister Jeremy Quin saying that co-operation between the UK and India continues to develop at pace with much closer ties within our defence equipment programmes and systems.
“Today’s signing marks the start of the next-generation of missile systems for the Indian Army and reinforces our commitment to work with international partners,” he added.
The fastest missile in its category, STARStreak is unique due to its three laser-guided darts, which cannot be jammed by any known countermeasure.
Courtesy: ET