The facility will allow HFCL to deliver indigenously-developed, world-class defence technologies to the Indian armed forces, enabling them to operate with greater efficiency and confidence in critical missions.
Dec 27, 2024
HFCL, a major player in the Indian telecom sector, has inaugurated an advanced defence equipment manufacturing facility in Hosur district of Tamil Nadu, to produce cutting-edge technologies for India’s defence sector.
The company said in a stock exchange filing that the facility would allow it to deliver indigenously-developed, world-class defence technologies to the armed forces, enabling them to operate with greater efficiency and confidence in critical missions.
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The new facility at Hosur, which was capable of manufacturing up to 5,000 thermal weapon sights, 2.5 lakh electronic fuses, and 1,000 units each of high-capacity radio relay (HCRR) systems & ground surveillance radars every year, underlined HFCL’s commitment to strengthening India’s self-reliance in defense manufacturing, in line with the nation’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
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Looking at the growing demand for high-precision defence technologies, HFCL said it aimed to emerge as a global supplier of defence equipment, while meeting the evolving needs of the Indian armed forces.
