Aerospace & Defence

From the impressive naval fleet of the Cholas to the oldest infantry regiment of the Indian Army, Tamil Nadu has been an epicenter of military activities for aeons. The state stands among the few spots outside European nations, and the only in Asia, to witness the first test flight of a biplane by Giacomo D'Angelis in 1910, followed by the establishment of the second private flying club in India, the Madras Flying Club, in the 1930s. Additionally, Tamil Nadu was among the first few states in India to host one of the initial nine pioneering squadrons of the Indian Air Force – Squadron No. 6, based in Tiruchirappalli. Now designated as a defense industrial corridor, Tamil Nadu boasts a thriving military industrial complex supported by Defense Public Sector Units such as Armored Vehicle Nigam Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited, and Munitions India Limited. The upcoming Satellite Launch Centre in Kualsekarapattiman will open up new opportunities for private sector investments in the space domain.

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Tamil Nadu hosts India’s second Satellite Launch Centre in Kulasekarapattinam

Presence of four incubation centres recognized by Defence Innovation Organization

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Industrial Parks for Aerospace, Space, and Defence sector companies

Key Highlights

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Dedicated Incubation Centers for Aerospace/Defence Start-ups: Tamil Nadu has around four incubation centres recognized as incubation partners by Defence Innovation Organisation, under Dept of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, to support aerospace and defence startups.

Centres of Excellence for A&D Industry: TIDCO has setup three centres of excellence in partnership with GE Aerospace, Siemens, and Dassault Systems to help MSMEs design and development of prototypes for military application through adoption of Industry 4.0.

Common Facility & Engineering Centers for A&D Industry: TIDCO in collaboration major industry players is setting up common engineering facility for surface coating, metal fabrication, and forging and casting across various nodes of defence corridor.

Special Incentives for Pivotal Projects/Offset Obligations: In order to support product development and indigenization of aerospace and defence components provisions has been made for special incentives under Tamil Nadu Aerospace & Defence Policy.

Aerospace & Defence Industrial Parks: Dedicated industrial parks are being developed by TIDCO in collaboration with private and public sector entities catering to aerospace and defence sector companies. The upcoming Space Industrial and Propellants Park in Southern part of Tamil Nadu will cater to the Satellite Launch Centre in Kulasekarapattinam.

Latest Policies

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Tamil Nadu Aerospace & Defence Industrial Policy 2022

Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2021

Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Policy 2018-2023

Leading Companies

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