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:
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Increased industrial presence, strengthening cooperation with
both public and private partners.
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Development of strategic links with local technology
universities to leverage Research & Development and to
establish a pipeline for future recruitment
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Long term strategic partnerships, working with Indian industry
to develop local solutions