Pune, Maharashtra-based Kalyani Group supplies Boeing titanium flap track forgings for its 737 series aircraft. The company also manufactures landing gear and structural components for other OEMs such Rolls-Royce, Liebherr Aero and Safran.
Kalyani has three joint ventures in the defense sector: BF Elbit Advanced Systems for artillery systems; Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems for specific areas like missile technology (spike missile); infantry combat vehicle upgrade and advanced armor solutions; BF Premier Energy Systems for ammunition; air defense systems and short-range surface-to-air missile systems, with Saab of Sweden
In a communication with Defense News, chairman, Baba Kalyani said that India-made defense products were competitive because of the knowledge and skill arbitrage coupled with labor arbitrage that gives India an edge over other competitors.