Lockheed Martin first started manufacturing the C-130 empennages (tail section) from Hyderabad. Their entire factory was built in 11 months and production started in 13 months.
They found the ease of establishing their factory in Hyderabad much smoother and faster than any of their other production sites across the world.
Today the fuselage of US presidential Helicopters (Sikorsky) are made in Hyderabad. Lockheed had recently started the production of F16 wings from Hyderabad
Tata Lockeed Martin is looking at doubling its capacity and expanding further in Hyderabad.
The fact that Lockheed chose to bring such prestigious projects were one after other in close succession indicate the confidence they have in Hyderabad ecosystem.