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Thales Awards SFO Technologies Contract to Localise Rafale AESA Radar Components

The move advances Thales’ Make in India roadmap tied to the Indian Navy’s 26 Rafale jets.

Overview

  • Indian firm SFO Technologies will produce complex wired structures for ThalesRBE2 AESA radar used on Rafale fighters.
  • Thales calls the first order a milestone expected to strengthen domestic manufacturing of critical sub-systems for Indian forces.
  • The deal reinforces SFO Technologies’ long-standing partnership with Thales across multiple major programmes.
  • The technical scope includes precision machining, assembly and wiring, electronics, microelectronics and complex system integration.
  • Thales executive Philippe Knoche underscored the company’s commitment to Make in India and praised SFO’s innovation and reliability.