Cobham India
Cobham’s relationship with India dates from 1924, when company founder Sir Alan Cobham surveyed airfield sites for use on long distance international air routes.
The company has been a trusted supplier to the Indian defence forces for more than 20 years, providing avionics for the HAL Dhruv helicopter, systems for Indian Air Force Jaguar, Hawk and LCA aircraft, , helicopter navigation and identification equipment for the Indian Navy and communications antennas for the army.
Cobham is expanding its in-country presence through a newly established subsidiary, Cobham India Private Limited, opening in 2010 with offices in both Delhi and Bangalore.
Cobham’s commitment to India includes significant long term investment through:
Increased industrial presence, strengthening cooperation with both public and private partners.
Development of strategic links with local technology universities to leverage Research & Development and to establish a pipeline for future recruitment
Long term strategic partnerships, working with Indian industry to develop local solutions