Aerospace industry combines aeronautics and astronautics into design, research, manufacturing, operation, maintenance etc. This field is very diverse with a multitude of industrial, commercial and military applications. Both public and private sector companies are engaged in this sector, which has led to a swift development of the country in the Aerospace sector.
Aerospace companies are engaged in designing and production of missiles, aircraft, spaceship, airbus, helicopters, cruise missiles etc. The development of aerospace companies has made India a self-reliant country in the field of defence.
Aerospace industry in India not only carries a great responsibility in safeguarding the nation’s defence system. It is internationally competitive international quality standards, manufacturing facilities, product design, reconfiguration & customisation, technological aspects etc. It is expected that India’s current manufacturing activity is going to grow more than eighth times by 2020.
In this article we have rounded up the list of Top 10 Aerospace Companies in India, for your informed knowledge about the former scenario.
10. Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company is engaged in research, designs, development, integration, manufacturing, sustainment of advanced technology systems.
This company has secured the Tenth position in the list of Top 10 Aerospace Companies in India. It was founded in the year 1995, and is renowned for its world-class defence and aerospace materials. Lockheed Martin offers solutions in aeronautical space, system mission, training missile, fire control, information system.
9. Boeing International Corporation India Pvt Ltd
Boeing International Corporation India Pvt Ltd. is an American company whose headquarters based at Chicago, US.
Boeing has been the mainstay of India’s commercial aviation sector with airlines such as Air India, SpiceJet and Jet Airways. The company has an expertise in producing satellites, electronics, and defence system, military and commercial aircrafts.
8. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is next on this list, which is a premier aerospace company established in the year 1969 and presently leads in the satellite sector in the country. ISRO launches satellites which provide assistance in the field of satellite communication, navigation, earth observation and disaster management.
Headquartered in Bangalore, ISRO has more than 15 research centres located in different parts of the country. ISRO played a key role in the manufacture of Earth Observing Satellite, Experimental / Small Satellite, Geo-Stationary Satellites, Space Missions etc.
7. Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI)
Seventh on this list is Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), a company established in the year 1973 and manufactures products like Super Alloys, Special Steels, Titanium Alloys, etc. Products manufactured by MIDHANI are used in the sectors of Defence, Power, Aeronautics, Nuclear etc.
6. Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
Established in the year 1967, Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) produces high-quality products for sectors of Defence, Nuclear, Information Technology, Aerospace, etc.
Some of the products of ECIL are Electric Power Fence, Radiation Survey Meter, Nucleonic Level Gauge, etc.
5. Indian Ordnance Factories
Indian Ordnance Factories comes under the Ordnance Factories Board, a leading organization in the country which came into existence in the year 1775. Indian Ordnance Factories are engaged in the production and development of weapons for the Armed Forces of India. Some of the products of Indian Ordnance Factories include Military Vehicles, Parachutes, Armoured Vehicles, Optical Devices, etc.
4. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is the next company on this list, which was founded in the year 1954 and comes under the Ministry of Defence. BEL produces high-quality products for Defence and Non Defence sectors and its product line consist of Radars, Weapon Systems, Simulators, Avionics, Electronic Warfare Systems, etc.
Headquartered in Bangalore, BEL has 9 manufacturing units located in different parts of India. Apart from high-tech products, BEL also offers electronic manufacturing services in areas of Antenna, Optoelectronics, Transformers, PCB assembly etc.
3. Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)
Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) is ranked 3rd in the list of Top 10 Aerospace Companies in India. Founded in the year 1964, BEML produces a wide range of products for sectors of Defence, Mining, Railways, Construction, etc.
Headquartered in Bangalore, BEML has 9 manufacturing units and exports its products to more than 50 countries in the world. Some of its products are Trucks, Snow Cutters, Railway Wagons, Bridge Systems, etc.
2. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Top on this list is Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a leading aerospace company in India, which was established in the year 1964. HAL is known for its high-tech products, which include aircraft, helicopters, avionics accessories, power plant accessories, etc.
HAL has more than 15 production units and 10 R&D centres in India. Some of its customers are Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Border Security Force and Ordnance Factory Board. HAL has played a major role in projects like INSAT (Indian National Satellite), PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle), IRS (Indian Remote Satellite) etc.
1. Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO)
Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) aces the list of Top 10 Aerospace Companies in India. Founded in the year 1958, DRDO is an important organization which is involved in developing the products and technologies for the defence sector.
The product line of DRDO is diverse and comprises of combat vehicles, missiles, armaments, tanks, etc. DRDO has more than 50 laboratories in the country and a team of over 5,000 scientists. Some of the major missiles developed by DRDO are Agni-I, Brahmos, Trishul, Akash, Pinaka.
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