State-owned BEML Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kineco Ltd to collaborate on advanced composite manufacturing for defence and aerospace applications. The MoU was exchanged in New Delhi in the presence of BEML CMD Shantanu Roy and Kineco Founder & CMD Shekhar Sardessai, along with senior officials from both organizations.
Scope of Collaboration
The partnership focuses on the development and manufacturing of:
- Carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) structures
- Glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) panels and components
- Honeycomb cores, foams, and bonding consumables for metallic parts
These advanced materials are critical for next-generation aerospace and defence systems, offering lightweight strength, enhanced durability, and superior performance.
Strategic Significance
Commenting on the collaboration, Shantanu Roy, CMD of BEML, said:
“By integrating Kineco’s composite manufacturing expertise with BEML’s engineering excellence, we aim to create world-class solutions that reinforce India’s pursuit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India in high-value defence technologies.”
About BEML
BEML, under the Ministry of Defence, operates across three verticals: construction & mining, rail & metro, and defence & aerospace, supporting strategic sectors with indigenously developed engineering solutions.
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