Godrej Aerospace has been given the contract to produce eight turbojet engine modules by the DRDO, marking a first for a private Indian company. The Godrej Group's flagship company, Godrej & Boyce, declared that Godrej Aerospace is the first indian private company to secure a contract for the production of eight DRDO Engine modules for use in aerial applications. Godrej Aerospace secured the deal despite facing competition from over 25 companies thanks to its robust infrastructure, expertise with uncommon
materials, decades of experience manufacturing liquid rocket engines, and service to key international aviation corporations. The company said that this project opens up a wide range of possibilities for future projects to be built locally in India.
"We are happy to have secured the project to manufacture the DRDO Engine modules, which is a testament to our strengths and expertise in the aerospace business," said Maneck Behramkamdin, AVP & Business Head, Godrej Aerospace, in response to this significant development. This accomplishment demonstrates our dedication to helping India become an aerospace manufacturing powerhouse and bolster the economy of the nation.
We are eager to use our wealth of knowledge and skills to meet the needs of international powerhouses in the aviation and defence sectors and to advance the sector's development. The announcement stated that this experience will open the door for further initiatives to create modules for civil aircraft engines as well. The corporation has added new processes to its manufacturing operations and invested about 500 crores in aerospace and defence projects.
