Dassault signs deal with Bengaluru firm for supply of critical components for Rafale jets
NEW DELHI: French major Dassault Aviation on Tuesday awarded a long-term contract to a Bengaluru-based aerospace company for manufacturing products for critical control systems applications of Rafale fighter aircraft.In a statement, Hical Technologies said it will deliver mission-critical products that meet Dassault Aviation’s stringent engineering, qualification and reliability standards under the agreement. “Hical Technologies has demonstrated a strong commitment to quality and reliability — values that strongly align with Dassault Aviation’s heritage of excellence,” said Bruno Coiffier, senior executive vice-president, procurement and purchasing, Dassault Aviation.“This milestone is a testament to the years of engineering investment, precision manufacturing discipline and quality culture that our teams at Hical have built,” said Yashas Jaiveer, MD, Hical Technologies.The contract for the Bengaluru firm has come at a time when India is moving to finalise a deal for 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France, estimated to be worth over Rs 3.25 lakh crore, marking a major boost for IAF that needs to replace ageing squadrons and increase the strength of its squadrons.The Bengaluru-based firm said that its inclusion in the Rafale programme positions India as a strategic contributor to one of the world’s most operationally active fighter aircraft platforms, reinforcing the country’s role in the global aerospace and defence value chain.“Being entrusted with critical products for the Rafale, one of the most sophisticated fighter aircraft in the world, is a recognition that Indian aerospace manufacturing has arrived on the global stage. We are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Dassault Aviation and contribute to a platform that symbolises excellence in defence technology,” Jaiveer said.
