Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Merlinhawk Aerospace Partners with Boeing Defence India
A company in Bengaluru called Merlinhawk Aerospace has teamed up with Boeing Defence India.
They signed an agreement to work together on supporting advanced technology used in defence, like cameras and sensors.
This partnership will help the Indian Navy and other defence platforms by providing faster repairs and better maintenance.
It will also support India's goal of being self-reliant in defence technology.
Both companies are excited about this collaboration because it will make defence systems more reliable and ready for action.
Merlinhawk Aerospace and Boeing Defence India signed a strategic agreement for advanced EO/IR systems support.
The partnership aims to enhance local support capability and reduce turnaround time for Indian defence customers.
Merlinhawk will provide maintenance, repair, and technical support through its WESCAM Authorised Service Centre in Bengaluru.
The collaboration supports the Indian Navy's P-8I fleet and aligns with India's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Both companies emphasize the importance of responsive, in-country lifecycle support for advanced defence platforms.
- Who
- Boeing Defence India and Merlinhawk Aerospace
- What
- Strategic agreement for advanced EO/IR systems support
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To enhance local support capability, reduce turnaround time, improve operational availability, and strengthen mission readiness for Indian defence customers
Boeing Defence India
Merlinhawk Aerospace
Partnership Goals
Boeing Defence India
Boeing Defence India aims to enhance local support capability, reduce turnaround time, improve operational availability, and strengthen mission readiness for Indian defence customers.
Merlinhawk Aerospace
Merlinhawk Aerospace aims to deliver maintenance, repair, technical support, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced EO/IR systems, reinforcing its commitment to building world-class sustainment capabilities within India.
- Companies Involved
- Boeing Defence India and Merlinhawk Aerospace
- Agreement Type
- Strategic Agreement
- Services Provided
- Maintenance, repair, technical support, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced EO/IR systems
- Location of Service Centre
- Bengaluru
- Benefits
- Enhanced local support capability, reduced turnaround time, improved operational availability, and strengthened mission readiness
- Defence Platforms
- Indian Navy's P-8I fleet
- Government Vision
- Atmanirbhar Bharat
