BENGALURU (TIP): Tata Advanced Materials Ltd (TAML) has signed an MoU with UK-based Strongfield Technologies Ltd, manufacturer and supplier of high-tech components and equipment for defence and space applications.

The MoU also facilitates the design, manufacture and supply of composite products for aerospace, armour, defence, transportation and infrastructure sectors.

Paul Rogers, Director of Outsourcing, STL, said: “STL is honoured to collaborate with TAML for indigenous composite production of components and structures for its defence projects. STL evaluated TAML facilities in 2012, and was happy to see the high standards of quality and capability showcased.” Philip Dunne MP, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology with responsibility for defence procurement and defence exports said, “This important MoU between Tata Advanced Materials Ltd and Strongfield Technologies Ltd for the tender to supply to Indian defence aerial targets. This is a tangible example of the significance of Aero India in articulating successive collaborations between UK and India.”