DEFENCE
Defence Agreements
Merlinhawk Aerospace and Boeing Partner to Support Naval Aviation EO/IR Systems
Bengaluru-based Merlinhawk Aerospace Private Limited signed a technical service agreement with Boeing India Defence Private Limited.
Merlinhawk will deliver local maintenance and sustainment support for sophisticated Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) platforms used by Indian military units.
EO/IR setups incorporate daylight high-definition cameras together with infrared heat sensors designed for nocturnal and low-visibility surveillance.
The collaboration reinforces domestic maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for critical Indian defense equipment.
Merlinhawk will deliver local maintenance and sustainment support for sophisticated Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) platforms used by Indian military units.
EO/IR setups incorporate daylight high-definition cameras together with infrared heat sensors designed for nocturnal and low-visibility surveillance.
The collaboration reinforces domestic maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for critical Indian defense equipment.
Key Facts / Static GK
Merlinhawk Aerospace HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka
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