HFCL, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Incorporated team up for unmanned aircraft sub-systems

NEW DELHI: Homegrown telecom gear maker HFCL has entered into a strategic partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Incorporated (GA-ASI) to develop and supply critical sub-systems for GA-ASI's advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

"This partnership marks a milestone in HFCL's journey, as it becomes a key contributor to one of the world's most sophisticated unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs):' the vendor said.

The partnership entails the development of critical sub-systems for GA-ASI's current and future UAV platforms "reflecting India's growing investment in advanced defence technologies'', HFCL said.

HFCL said it is developing a critical radar sub-system for UAVs."Our selection by General Aton1ics Aeronautical Systems Incorporated to develop critical sub-systems for the UAVs is a proud moment for us and reflects our unwavering commitment to the Make in India initiative," said Mahendra Nahata, Managing Director of HFCL.

HFCL said India continues to rise as a global military power, accounting for 3.7% of worldwide military spending.