Rafael-L&T Sign MoU to Jointly Offer TROPHY APS for Indian Defence Platforms

Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd (Rafael) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) signed of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), during Aero India 2025, aimed at offering of TROPHY Active Protection System (APS) indigenously. TROPHY APS is the only proven and operational APS system in the world.

TROPHY is a critical battlefield technology featuring Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems capabilities and defences that enable protection of an entire platform and soldiers. Through this cooperation TROPHY APS shall be offered as a unique solution that can be integrated on India’s defence platforms.

This collaboration is in line with the government of India’s initiative to forge international collaborations to fast track the indigenisation process for critical and emerging technologies and, aligns with ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ vision.

CEO of Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, Yoav Tourgeman emphasised the significance of this collaboration: “The partnership between Rafael and L&T for TROPHY APS is a major milestone for both the companies. It will not only enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian armed forces but also our commitment to India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem and the nation’s operational readiness. Together, Rafael and L&T, will contribute to the strengthening of India’s defence capabilities through world-class technologies.”

Senior vice president & head of L&T Precision Engineering & Systems, Arun Ramchandani said: “This partnership between two technology-driven companies, Rafael and L&T, brings the newest version of the battle proven TROPHY APS as a bespoke solution customised to Indian combat platforms, and will be manufactured in India with local sustenance capabilities. This APS will enhance the survivability of in-service as well as future combat platforms to be inducted by the Indian armed forces.”

RTX’s Collins Aerospace signs MRO agreement with HAL for LCA Fighter Jet

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to establish a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at HAL Accessories complex in Lucknow. The licensing and spares agreement will enable the facility to provide repair and overhaul on electrical power generation systems for India’s indigenous war fighter, the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).

The facility will provide repairs and overhaul services for Collins Aerospace’s Integrated Drive Generators (IDGs) and the Generator Control Units (GCUs) that power some of the Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets.

“The new MRO facility expands upon our long-standing partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. We are fully committed to in-country, long-term sustainment of India’s war fighter fleet,” said vice president of Aftermarket, Power & Controls at Collins Aerospace, Ryan Hudson.

Once operational, the MRO will support all LCA Mk 1 aircraft operational within the Indian Air Force. The facility’s capabilities can be scaled in the future to cater to similar Collins Aerospace systems on other military platforms.

“The establishment of MRO facility will enhance self-reliance and result in reduced Turn-around Time (TAT) in repair and will also enable HAL to provide better customer support for the LCA fleet. This MRO facility is also technically capable to meet future requirements for new platforms,” said chairman and managing director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, D.K. Sunil.

Collins Aerospace has supported the IAF for more than 80 years and has products on various platforms like the indigenous LCA Tejas Mk 1, C17, C295, C130J, P-8I, AH-64E, CH-47F and MH-60R. With an Indian workforce of more than 7,000 employees across Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace, RTX has one of the largest presence amongst aerospace and defence firms in India.

HAL and Safran Aircraft Engines Sign Agreement on LEAP Engine Programme

HAL signed a