India offers to set up production facility of Tejas and choppers in Egypt

New Delhi: If all goes well, soon India's Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and helicopters would be seen being manufactured in Egypt. As part of its vision to be a net exporter in the defence sector, the Government has offered to set up production facilities for the manufacturing of light combat aircraft (LCA) as well as helicopters in Egypt.

India looks at West Asia and North Africa as potential markets for its defence products.

As per a news report published in Economic Times, a series of high-level engagements have taken place between both sides. The Egyptian Air Force chief is expected to visit India in a few days, during which expertise in manufacturing, as well as maintenance of aircraft fleet, will be showcased.

Citing sources the report says the Egyptian Air Force has a requirement of close to 70 light combat jets, with a focus on local production and technology transfer.

At present, Egypt operates a mixed fleet of US, French and Russian-origin jets and has been keen on setting up aeronautical manufacturing facilities.

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