Organisations will have to build machining and process competencies

By OEM Update Editorial April 1, 2022 4:36 pm IST

The complexity of the parts and various types of materials make defence manufacturing more demanding in comparison to other sectors.

Emerging opportunities in defence and aerospace manufacturing 

Traditionally, in the developing world, besides automotive, defence and aerospace have significantly driven the growth of manufacturing. The complexity of the parts and various types of materials make defence manufacturing more demanding in comparison to other sectors. Defence manufacturing is invariably associated with advanced CNC machines and dedicated families of cutting tools based on the type of materials that are used. 

Initiatives to promote self-reliance in defence manufacturing 

We see big opportunities for the Indian manufacturing industry to engage in defence and aerospace manufacturing while growing the business, but organisations will have to build machining and process competencies to machine materials like titanium, nickel, cobalt, aluminium based alloys, besides composites. 

Opening of defence industrial corridor in UP to augment defence manufacturing 

We are confident that as the country develops new industrial corridors like the one in Uttar Pradesh, the skills and competencies will develop more rapidly. Generally, any corridor with synergic themes like defence and aerospace will benefit all the participants. 

Future scope in the defence and aerospace manufacturing sector 

The Government of India and Indian defence leadership are committed towards developing local capability in several areas of manufacturing. This will open new vendor opportunities to Industries to scale up. In the next one decade, we are likely to witness big participation of the private sector in defence and aerospace manufacturing. This will present a huge opportunity for the entire manufacturing Industry.