New Delhi/ Hyderabad, Aug. 31 -- Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) and the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon, an RTX business, and Lockheed Martin, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore co-production of the Javelin All Up Round (AUR) in India.

TASL has been selected as JJV's prime Indian partner for future in-country co-production efforts following an evaluation of multiple companies based on their capabilities and expertise.

Under the MoU, the companies will explore establishing a final assembly and integration facility for the Javelin AUR and component production capabilities in India.

The proposed co-production is aimed at strengthening India's defence industrial base by expanding high-tec...