NEW DELHI: A Bengaluru-based aerospace and defence technology company, Merlinhawk Aerospace, on Tuesday announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Boeing India Defence to provide in-country sustainment support for advanced electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems deployed on defence platforms in India.The collaboration is expected to significantly enhance local support capability, reduce turnaround time, improve operational availability, and strengthen mission readiness for Indian defence customers.The agreement marks a milestone in strengthening India’s indigenous aerospace sustainment ecosystem by reducing reliance on overseas repair cycles and advancing lifecycle support capabilities.Nikhil Joshi, managing director Boeing Defence India, said: “The Indian Navy’s P 8I fleet is a cornerstone of maritime security in the Indo Pacific. Partnering with Merlinhawk Aerospace to enable indigenous support for EO/IR sustainment reflects Boeing’s commitment to Atmanirbharta and to strengthening India’s defence ecosystem. Collaborations such as these enable faster turnaround, higher fleet availability, and greater mission readiness for the Indian Navy,”Karthik Ramineni, CEO, Merlinhawk Aerospace Pvt. Ltd, said, “As defence platforms become increasingly technology-intensive, the ability to provide responsive, in-country lifecycle support becomes mission critical. Our partnership with Boeing Defence India reinforces Merlinhawk’s commitment to building world-class sustainment capabilities within India for advanced airborne mission systems.”
