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GWRL signs agreement with Aero-T

07 Jul '17

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Technical textiles manufacturer Garware-Wall Ropes (GWRL) has signed an agreement with Israel's Aero-T for manufacturing and supply of advanced aerostats for the Indian defence sector. Under the deal, GWRL will establish an aerostat envelope production facility and Aero-T will provide the technology, know-how, integration, acceptance and continuous support.

Aero-T is a subsidiary of Israel based RT LTA Systems, a designer, developer and manufacturer of world class Aerostats, the company said.

Aerostats are tethered balloons and have capabilities of operating at altitudes of up to 15,000 feet.

Indian research and development establishments, including Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)/Aerial Delivery Research and Development and the end customers will be consulted to understand their needs and co-develop customised solutions, GWRL said, according to an agency report.

"The MoU marks another step on our 'Make in India' approach, where we along with Aero-T will be able to cater to the needs of the Indian defence by providing completely indigenised aerostats backed by our reliable delivery and maintenance support," GWRL CMD Vayu Garware was quoted as saying in the report.

"We are very impressed with GWRL production quality, the ability to handle large-scale projects. We are committed to provide complete technology know-how to GWRL. The advanced production facility in India also provides us an opportunity to cater to the growing global demand, based on high quality and cost-effective solutions," Aero-T CEO Rami Shmueli said, according to the report. (SV)

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