"We look forward to working with GE to build more expertise and strengthen India's defence manufacturing capabilities," said N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons. "Tata group's partnership with GE will help drive synergies in defence manufacturing and focus on innovation to support our armed forces."

Under the strategic partnership, GE Aviation and Tata Sons' subsidiary, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), will join forces for manufacturing, assembling, integration and testing of aircraft components. A new Centre of Excellence (COE) will be established to help develop a robust ecosystem for aircraft engine manufacturing in India and build related capabilities.

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