Tata Advanced Systems, JJV sign MoU for missile co-production in India
Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, will explore the establishment of a final assembly and integration facility for the Javelin AUR and component production capabilities in India.
Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon, an RTX business, and Lockheed Martin, have signed an MOU for the co-production of the Javelin All Up Round (AUR) in India.
Under the industry MOU, Tata Advanced Systems Limited and JJV will explore the establishment of a final assembly and integration facility for the Javelin AUR and component production capabilities in India. This agreement will support future production of the Javelin system while providing unique opportunities for Indian industry and strengthening regional stability for the Indo-Pacific, according to a press release.
“This initiative brings critical assembly expertise and knowledge transfer into India’s defence industrial ecosystem, while strengthening self-reliance,” said Sukaran Singh, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Tata Advanced Systems Limited. “Local assembly of the Javelin All Up Round will enhance operational readiness and ensure timely access to proven, combat-ready capability for the Indian Armed Forces.”
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of India’s Tata Sons, is the strategic aerospace and defence arm of the TATA Group.
“Partnering with Tata Advanced Systems Limited to establish a dedicated Javelin final assembly and integration facility in India is a pivotal step in ensuring a resilient supply chain for this critical anti-tank weapon system,” said Rich Liccion, vice president, JJV and program director, Lockheed Martin Javelin. “This collaboration not only expands India’s high‑tech manufacturing capabilities but also reinforces a stronger, more stable security architecture across the Indo‑Pacific region, enabling our partners around the world to respond swiftly to emerging threats.”
“This agreement with Tata Advanced Systems Limited establishes a foundation to strengthen the global supply chain for Javelin,” said Jenna Hunt Frazier, JJV president and Javelin program director at Raytheon.
