Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) and Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc company have signed an agreement to work together in support of India's aviation and defense modernisation initiatives with an emphasis on ‘Make in India'.

Under this agreement TASL and Bell Helicopter will join forces to develop both commercial and government (including military) rotary wing markets in India in the light utility and reconnaissance segments.

The scope of this agreement is intended to include potential production and assembly capabilities, certain training and maintenance, repair and overhaul requirements, as well as research and development programs and technology sharing that will grow industrial capabilities and result in innovative ‘Make in India' solutions.

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