MKU Limited, a leading defence and homeland security company, and Dassault Aviation, a globally renowned aerospace company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Aero India 2023 to explore opportunities for joint cooperation in security and defence, both in India and internationally.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Neeraj Gupta, Managing Director of MKU Limited and Mr. Michel Paskoff, Senior VP International Cooperation of Dassault Aviation in the presence of key representatives from both companies.
This strategic partnership signals the start of a new era of cooperation between the two companies, as they will be working together to identify and explore opportunities in security and defence, both in India and across the world leveraging the expertise and experience of both companies.
In line with the "Make in India" initiative, Dassault is contributing to the Indian economy by engaging with Indian companies through procurement, training, and industrial subcontracting. The partnership between France and India in the defence sector shows no signs of slowing down, and only bodes well for their future collaboration in the industry.
In addition to its ties with France, India is represented in the global aerospace and defense industry by companies like MKU Limited. MKU is a leading provider of personal and platform protection solutions and has established itself as a crucial player in the industry. The MoU signed between MKU and Dassault Aviation marks a significant step forward between the two companies as well as a clear indication of India's presence and commitment to the aerospace and defense industry, both domestically and internationally.
“We are thrilled to join forces with Dassault Aviation,” said Mr. Neeraj Gupta, Managing Director of MKU Limited. “Our partnership is a testament not just to India’s growth and development in the global defence sector, but also to our commitment of offering cutting-edge solutions to enhance the safety and confidence for our heroes.”
With over 10,000 military and civil aircraft (including 2,500 Falcons) delivered in more than 90 countries over the last century, Dassault Aviation has built up expertise recognized worldwide in the design, development, sale and support of all types of aircraft, ranging from the Rafale fighter, to the high-end Falcon family of business jets, military drones and space systems.
In 2021, Dassault Aviation reported revenues of €7.2 billion. The company has 12,400 employees.
MKU Ltd. is a global defence & aerospace and homeland security company on a mission to empower heroes and is a leading solution provider for advanced optronic and ballistic protection solutions for soldiers and platforms for military, paramilitary, homeland security, police and special forces. With a customer base in over 100 countries, MKU strives to empower heroes, who stand in the line of duty, through their smart solutions that deliver confidence. MKU’s operations are based in India and Germany.
The company has provided protection to over 3 million soldiers and 3000+ platforms, across 230 forces, till date. Their Kavro protection solutions offer enhanced protection for soldiers and platforms, using smart technologies, design and features. These include combat helmets, body armor, ballistic shields as well as ballistic solutions for naval, air and land platforms and vehicles. Their Netro night vision and thermal devices provide excellent detection, identification & recognition capability to soldiers at night to enhance their night fighting capabilities.
