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Thales Localises Rafale Radar Wiring Production in India
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On Dec. 16, 2025, Thales and SFO Technologies signed a contract for India-based production of high-value complex wired structures for the RBE2 AESA radar fitted to Indian Rafale fighters. The order, part of Thales' Make in India localisation roadmap and linked to the 26-aircraft Rafale naval procurement, shifts precision machining, wiring and systems-integration work to domestic suppliers. The move is intended to bolster India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.
Key Points
- 1Awards contract for RBE2 AESA radar wired structures to SFO Technologies for Indian Rafale programme.
- 2Advances Make in India localisation by shifting high-value radar subsystem production to a domestic supplier.
- 3Enables transfer of precision machining, electronics and systems-integration skills into India's defence supply chain.
Scoring Rationale
Official contract announcement and localisation advance; limited novelty and narrow sector focus reduce broader impact.
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