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Reliance Defence has teamed up with US contractor Coastal Mechanics to tap India's booming defence MRO market. The partnership will focus on upgrading critical platforms like Jaguar and MiG-29 fighter jets. A new JV in Maharashtra will serve both domestic and export markets. This aligns with India's push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Key Points: Reliance Defence Taps US Coastal Mechanics for India MRO Market

  • Reliance Defence and Coastal Mechanics to modernize 200+ fighter jets and Apache helicopters
  • JV to establish MRO hub in Maharashtra's MIHAN
  • Aims to boost India's defence exports under Aatmanirbhar Bharat
  • Targets lifecycle support for legacy defence systems
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Reliance Infra partners with US-based Coastal Mechanics to tap defence MRO opportunity in India

Reliance Defence partners with US-based Coastal Mechanics to target India's Rs 20,000 crore defence MRO sector, supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

"Its partnership with Reliance Defence brings world-class manufacturing capabilities and global certifications into India's aerospace ecosystem – Reliance Infrastructure"

Mumbai, June 30

Reliance Infrastructure-promoted Reliance Defence on Monday announced a strategic agreement with Coastal Mechanics, a leading US Department of Defence-authorised contractor, to jointly address India's Rs 20,000 crore defence maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) and upgrade market opportunity.

According to a statement from Reliance Infrastructure, Reliance Defence and Coastal Mechanics will focus on providing end-to-end Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO), upgrade, and lifecycle support solutions for the Indian Armed Forces, targeting a wide range of critical platforms such as 100+ Jaguar fighter aircrafts, 100+ MiG-29 fighter aircrafts, the fleet of Apache attack helicopters, L-70 air defence guns, and other legacy systems that require long-term sustainment and modernisation.

The MRO segment represents a high-value, long-duration opportunity driven by the Indian military's strategic shift from asset replacement to lifecycle extension and performance-based logistics.

Reliance Defence and Coastal Mechanics will also set up a Joint Venture (JV) at MIHAN in Maharashtra, to serve both the Indian market and export markets, the company statement said.

This JV will provide complete Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and upgrade services for various air and land defence platforms used by the armed forces.

Coastal Mechanics supplies critical components to the US Air Force and US Army.

"Its partnership with Reliance Defence brings world-class manufacturing capabilities and global certifications into India's aerospace ecosystem," the company statement added.

It said Reliance Defence aims to become one of India's top three defence exporters.

"The partnership represents a significant step in advancing the Government of India's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives, aimed at indigenising defence production and reducing reliance on imports," added the Reliance Infrastructure statement.

Reliance Group has two prominent companies under its umbrella, Reliance Infrastructure Limited and Reliance Power Limited. They are debt-free with zero outstanding loans from banks or financial institutions.

Reliance Infrastructure Limited is active in the energy sector, focusing on power distribution in Delhi and power generation. The company also has interests in defence manufacturing and plays a key role in infrastructure development through special purpose vehicles (SPVs), including projects like the Mumbai Metro.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope proper technology transfer happens. Many such JVs in past have remained just 'screwdriver assembly' units. We need real capability building, not just repackaging foreign components with Indian branding.
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Rohit P
Great move! Our MiG-29s and Jaguars desperately need proper maintenance infrastructure. HAL has been overburdened for decades. More players in defence MRO means better service for our forces and job creation for skilled engineers. Win-win!
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David E
As someone working in aerospace sector, this partnership could bring much-needed global quality standards to Indian defence MRO. Coastal Mechanics has excellent reputation in US defense circles. Hope they implement same quality processes here.
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Nisha Z
Maharashtra getting another defence project after Pune's cluster is good for regional development. But hope they don't ignore other states - we need such facilities pan-India to truly become self-reliant in defence.
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Karthik V
₹20,000 crore market! This shows how much we've been spending on foreign MRO all these years. Better late than never to develop domestic capability. Hope the JV focuses on training Indian technicians properly - that's the real key to sustainability.

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