Lockheed Martin, a global leader in aerospace and defense, reaffirmed its commitment to India’s ambitious defense manufacturing goals during a meeting between its CEO, Jim Taiclet, and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The discussions, held on Thursday, underscored Lockheed Martin’s role as a crucial partner in advancing India’s ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ initiative.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) highlighted Lockheed Martin’s strategic importance in enhancing India-US cooperation in aerospace and defense industries. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the PMO acknowledged the productive exchange between Prime Minister Modi and CEO Jim Taiclet.
“CEO of @LockheedMartin, Jim Taiclet met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Lockheed Martin is a key partner in India-US Aerospace and Defence Industrial cooperation. We appreciate its commitment towards realizing the vision of ‘Make in India, Make for the World,'” the PMO tweeted.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi commended Lockheed Martin’s contributions to India’s defense sector, noting its role in fostering technological advancement and manufacturing excellence. Lockheed Martin’s expertise in advanced defense systems and technologies has been instrumental in several joint ventures and collaborative projects within India.
The ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ initiative, launched to bolster indigenous manufacturing capabilities, aims to transform India into a global manufacturing hub while promoting exports of high-quality defense products and technologies. Lockheed Martin’s ongoing collaborations with Indian partners align closely with these objectives, emphasizing technology transfer and skill development.
Prime Minister Modi’s endorsement of Lockheed Martin’s commitment reflects India’s strategic intent to leverage international partnerships for bolstering defense capabilities and promoting self-reliance. The meeting highlighted opportunities for further cooperation in research, development, and innovation in defense technologies.
Lockheed Martin’s presence in India spans critical defense projects, contributing significantly to the nation’s defense modernization agenda. The partnership underscores India’s attractiveness as a destination for investment in high-end defense manufacturing and technology.
Looking ahead, Lockheed Martin and India are poised to deepen their collaboration, focusing on advancing mutual interests in defense and aerospace sectors. The dialogue between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jim Taiclet reaffirms a shared commitment to harnessing innovation and expertise for strengthening bilateral ties and achieving strategic objectives.
The meeting marks a pivotal step in consolidating India-US defense cooperation, paving the way for future collaborations that will contribute to India’s security preparedness and economic growth.
