Op Sindoor drives BrahMos demand, Lucknow titanium plant joins supply chain
PTC's Lucknow plant has now started supplying titanium raw material and precision components for BrahMos. Titanium's high strength-to-weight ratio and ability to withstand extreme heat make it indispensable for aerospace and defence applications.Sachin Agarwal, CMD of PTC Industries, highlighted that India had previously relied on imports for such critical inputs. "Earlier, we had depended on other countries for key components in aircraft and submarines. Now, India can produce them domestically. This closes a crucial gap and ensures no nation can blackmail us when we need these supplies the most," Agarwal said.PTC is also producing alloys for global aerospace majors, including Dassault Aviation for the Rafale fighter jets.The push for indigenous defence manufacturing has gained urgency as India looks to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, a need amplified by supply chain disruptions during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The chiefs of India's armed forces have repeatedly underlined that future wars will be fought with homegrown weapons and equipment.Operation Sindoor not only marked BrahMos's combat debut but also served as a demonstration of India's indigenous defence capabilities to the world. To meet the rising demand, a new strategic materials complex with four specialised units was inaugurated last month alongside the BrahMos production line in Lucknow.The integrated complex includes a primary metals facility for producing titanium and superalloy ingots, a large-scale casting unit, a forging plant for critical parts, and a precision machining centre for aerospace components such as jet engine blades and missile parts.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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