Rossell Techsys To Build EWIS Parts for the MH-60R Platform

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rossell Techsys has been awarded a contract with Lockheed Martin to build Electrical Wire Harness and Interconnect System (EWIS) parts in support of Lockheed Martin’s MH-60R aircraft that are being supplied to the Indian Navy. Last year, India signed a USD $2.1 billion deal with the United States Government as part of its Foreign Military Sales program for the purchase of 24 Lockheed Martin anti-submarine MH-60R helicopters. The first three of these MH-60R all-weather helicopters, which can support multiple missions with state-of-the-art avionics and sensors, have been delivered to the Indian Navy and are currently undergoing pilot and crew training in the United States. The delivery of 24 helicopters will be completed in five years from the time the deal was concluded. The helicopters will be modified with a variety of "India-unique" equipment and weapons. The induction of these fourth-generation MH-60Rs is expected to further enhance the Indian Navy's three-dimensional capabilities.

“We are honoured to have been selected to manufacture wire harnesses for the MH-60R, an important equipment for India. We are committed to producing high-quality parts, on time, from India, furthering India’s growing strength in manufacturing to global standards and contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” said Mr. Prabhat Kumar Bhagvandas, Chief Executive Officer, Rossell Techsys.

As part of the contract received from Lockheed Martin, Rossell Techsys shall perform “Build to Print” (BTP) manufacture of the wire harnesses that will be installed on the MH-60R. Manufacture of these parts is being performed in the “Center of Excellence” (COE), set up by Rossell Techsys for Lockheed Martin platforms. The manufacture of parts has commenced, with the first parts having successfully undergone acceptance by Lockheed Martin. The contract shall also enable Lockheed Martin to obtain offset credits towards this platform sale.

“We are excited about the opportunity to partner with Rossell Techsys and confident of their vital capability to deliver high quality cable and harness assemblies in support of the India MRH Program and the Indian Navy,” said Hamid Salim, Vice President and General Manager, Sikorsky Maritime and Mission Systems.

About Lockheed Martin

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

Present in India for over three decades, Lockheed Martin is proud of its longstanding relationships and commitment to customers and partners on existing and future programs ranging from transport, maritime and fighter aircraft, to sea and land-based air and missile defence projects, as well as capabilities in civil sectors including new and renewable energy. A strategic partner and developer of sovereign industrial, workforce and enterprise capability, Lockheed Martin India’s joint ventures, apprenticeships, and founding membership of the India Innovation Growth Program underscore its conviction in Indian industry, talent and progress.

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About Rossell Techsys

Rossell Techsys is the Aerospace & Defense Division of Rossell India Limited, a public listed company. It is an MSME, certified to AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 37001 and is also ISO 31000 and NIST 800-171 compliant. It operates from a state-of-the-art 225,000 sq. ft., LEED Gold rated facility at Bangalore, providing custom engineering and manufacturing services. Core competencies are in Electrical Wiring and Interconnect Systems (EWIS), Electronic System and Systems Integration (ESSI), Test Equipment and After Market Product Support Services.

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