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India makes strides in defence manufacturing, IAF gets first indigenous crash fire tender
The Business Guardian
|April 04, 2024
The Indian Air Force (IAF) announced on Wednesday that it has taken delivery of its first indigenously designed and developed Crash Fire Tender (CFT).
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This delivery marks a significant milestone in the IAF’s efforts towards indigenization and self-reliance in defense equipment procurement.
The CFT, manufactured by a Noida-based Indian MSME firm, was procured under a contract worth Rs 291 crore. Despite facing challenges such as disruptions in the global supply chain, the Indian manufacturer managed to deliver the CFT within 14 months of contract signing, as highlighted by the IAF’s social media post.
The IAF’s commitment to supporting Indian defense manufacturing and production entities was reiterated in the post, emphasizing its role in facilitating the growth of indigenous defense capabilities.
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