SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is set to make a significant stride in India’s defence manufacturing sector with the planned rollout of its first Grob G 180 aircraft by 2026. This twin-engine, high-altitude aircraft will be customized to serve as an Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) platform, a critical asset for modern militaries.
In a strategic move, the Tata Group acquired the intellectual property rights in 2021 for the German-origin Grob G 180 SPn, a platform that never reached full-scale production. TASL plans to leverage this foundation to develop and manufacture an indigenous military aircraft tailored to Indian requirements.
The Grob G 180 offers impressive capabilities, including a flight altitude of up to 45,000 feet, a range of 1,800 nautical miles, and an endurance of six to seven hours. With a payload capacity exceeding 1,000 kg, the aircraft can carry a substantial suite of sensors and equipment. Its ability to operate from gravel or grass airstrips enhances its versatility.
As an ELINT platform, the aircraft will be equipped to gather, analyze, and process electronic signals, providing crucial intelligence on adversaries’ capabilities, intentions, and activities. This information is invaluable for military planners and decision-makers.
TASL’s venture into the military aircraft segment marks a significant milestone for the Indian private sector. By developing and manufacturing an Indigenous ELINT aircraft, the company aims to reduce reliance on foreign platforms and contribute to India’s self-reliance goals in the defence sector.
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