With the increasing focus on indigenous R&D and production, do you envisage a possibility of your JV with L&T also engaging in research and development?

Yes, L&T MBDA Missile Systems Limited is focused on supporting and delivering Aatmanirbhar Bharat through development and production of missile systems in India.

What progress has the JV made since it came into being?

L&T MBDA Missile Systems Limited has already set up a facility in Coimbatore that is manufacturing and exporting equipment today, some of which is in turn delivered to the Indian armed forces. In addition, LTMMSL is bidding on multiple programmes for the Indian armed forces at present: it has offered the vertical launch Sea Ceptor air defence system for the Indian Navy’s VL-SRSAM re