Merlinhawk Aerospace, a 100 per cent Indian aerospace and defence Engineering design and manufacturing company has signed a Joint Venture agreement with Vega Composites (Italy), to establish a Composites manufacturing and design facility in the Defence Corridor in Tamil Nadu for advanced composites material-based products. The new entity will be called Merlinhawk Composites and Engineering Private Limited.

This strategic Joint Venture is aimed at tapping the growing market of India while developing design expertise and transferring manufacturing knowhow to India. Merlinhawk Composites will be targeting the growing demand for composites, based products in the Aerospace, Marine, Land and railway sectors. Additionally, the company will be targeting the upcoming Hydrogen storage and Fuel cell markets. Merlinhawk Composites will also be targeting export markets by providing design services and turnkey solutions for customers. Also, the JV involves the transfer of Technology, which will enhance the technical capabilities in the country.