Bengaluru: Martin-Baker is planning to invest ₹380 crore to establish a new aircraft ejection seat manufacturing facility in Karnataka, India. The proposed project aims to strengthen India’s aerospace and defence manufacturing sector while creating more than 500 skilled jobs. The facility will focus on manufacturing aircraft ejection seats and related aerospace safety equipment, supporting India’s efforts to increase domestic production of advanced defence technologies.
Details of Martin-Baker’s ₹380 Crore Investment Plan In Karnataka
UK-based Martin-Baker, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft ejection seats and aircrew safety systems, is planning to expand its manufacturing operations in Karnataka.
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The company discussed its investment proposal during a meeting with Karnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Industries, MB Patil, and senior company representatives.
During the meeting, Martin-Baker presented its plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in the state with an estimated investment of ₹380 crore.
New Manufacturing Facility To Come Up In Harohalli
The proposed facility is planned for the fifth phase of the Harohalli Industrial Area in Karnataka. Martin-Baker has requested around 10 acres of land from the state government for the project.
According to the information shared by the state government, the facility is expected to create more than 500 highly skilled jobs. The government has also indicated that the requested land will be allotted at the earliest.
Martin-Baker Facility To Manufacture Aircraft Ejection Seats And Safety Equipment
The new manufacturing unit will focus on producing aircraft ejection seats and other advanced aerospace safety equipment.
Aircraft ejection seats are important safety systems that help pilots escape from aircraft during emergencies. These systems are designed to improve pilot survival when an aircraft faces a serious problem.
Martin-Baker is internationally recognised for manufacturing ejection seats, crashworthy seating solutions and advanced aircrew survival systems. Its technologies are used by military aviation operators in several countries.
Martin-Baker Already Has A Strong Presence In India’s Defence Sector
Martin-Baker already has a long-standing presence in India’s military aviation sector. More than 900 of the company’s ejection seats are currently in service on aircraft operated by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Naval Air Arm.
The proposed Karnataka facility could further strengthen the company’s relationship with India’s defence aviation industry. It could also support the development of local manufacturing capabilities and a stronger aerospace supply chain.
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The proposed facility will be established in the fifth phase of the Harohalli Industrial Area in Karnataka. The company has requested 10 acres of land for the project.
Martin-Baker is planning to invest ₹380 crore to establish an aircraft ejection seat manufacturing facility in Karnataka.
The proposed manufacturing facility is expected to generate more than 500 highly skilled jobs in aerospace and defence manufacturing.
