New Delhi, March 10 -- Dassault Aviation has signed a long-term contract with Bengaluru-based Hical Technologies to manufacture and supply high-precision control system assemblies for the Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft, on Monday.

Under the agreement, Hical Technologies will produce mission-critical electromechanical assemblies used in Rafale control systems, which must meet Dassault Aviation's engineering, qualification and reliability standards.

The contract marks a step in India's integration into global aerospace supply chains, particularly in precision engineering and high-value component manufacturing.

Bruno Coiffier, senior executive vice-president for procurement and purchasing at Dassault Aviation, said the partnership refle...