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A $3 Trillion Vision

By 2047, Telangana aims to become a $3 trillion economy, fuelled by investment, innovation and inclusive growth.

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Aerospace, Defence & Space

Built for global scale

Telangana is home to 25+ large aerospace and defence companies and 2,000+ MSMEs in the supply chain. The state is one of India’s leading aerospace, defence and space-manufacturing hubs, bringing together 1,500–2,000 supplier companies, more than 100,000 employees, major global OEMs, specialised talent and dedicated aerospace & defence infrastructure.

The ecosystem is led by well-known names, alongside a growing base of space and NewSpace companies, such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Airbus, Safran, BDL, HAL, BHEL, VEM, Ananth Technologies, Skyroot, and Dhruva, among many others.

25+Large A&D companies
4Dedicated aerospace parks
1,00,000 +People employed
2,000+MSMEs

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Four hubs. One aerospace & defence ecosystem.

A major defence R&D and manufacturing hub

Telangana hosts a strong base of DPSUs, research laboratories and private players, supported by 1,500+ precision-engineering MSMEs, making it a key contributor to India’s defence and strategic manufacturing ecosystem.

1,500+Precision-engineering MSMEs
3Elite defence R&D labs — DRDO, DMRL & RCI

Key Players

Bharat Dynamics
MIDHANI
ECIL
Bharat Electronics
HAL
DRDO's Missile Complex in Hyderabad
DRDO’s Missile Complex
Hyderabad, Telangana

Strategic Advantages

Skilling Capacity

Telangana has a large base of engineering colleges, ITIs (including 65 ATCs) and specialised Centres of Excellence, which together train engineers and technicians for the sector. The Young India Skills University and past tie-ups with global universities have brought international training standards to the state. The result is an abundant pool of skilled manpower.

Engineers on an aerostructures build in Telangana

CoEs & Institutional Collaborations

DRDO laboratories, industry R&D centres, industry-promoted CoEs and multiple aerospace and defence parks give the state the infrastructure, capabilities and talent to support the full value chain, including precision components, aerostructures, defence systems, aero-engines, MRO and space technologies.

The Defence Electronics Research Laboratory, Hyderabad

Sector USPs & Differentiators

  • A mature ecosystem of foreign OEMs, DRDO labs & DPSUs, large Indian companies and a deep MSME supply-chain cluster
  • Abundant skilled manpower
  • Progressive governance and unmatched facilitation
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Your Gateway to Growth

A high-value manufacturing base with the scale, talent, infrastructure and institutional backing to drive the next phase of aerospace and defence growth. Global OEMs, a deep supplier network and progressive governance make Telangana one of India’s most complete aerospace and defence ecosystems.

The team behind the 250th Apache fuselage

Aerospace, Defence & Space in Telangana

Ranga Reddy

Adibatla, Shamshabad/RGIA, Maheshwaram/Hardware Park

Adibatla

  • Tata Advanced Systems (TASL)
  • Boeing, Tata Boeing Aerospace
  • Lockheed Martin, Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures
  • Sikorsky, Tata Sikorsky Aerospace

Adibatla / Shamshabad belt

  • GE Aerospace, TASL partnership

Shamshabad

  • Safran, incl. CFM engine MRO, GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park
  • GMR Aero Technic, RGIA
  • Skyroot Aerospace, GMR Aerospace SEZ, Mamidipally
  • Dhruva Space, new AIT plant, under construction

Maheshwaram / Hardware Park

  • Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS) / Rafael
  • Elbit Systems, with Adani, Adani Aerospace Park
  • Adani Defence & Aerospace, Telangana UAV unit
  • Zen Technologies, manufacturing unit

Ibrahimpatnam

  • Bharat Dynamics Ltd, upcoming new unit

Top Companies

Lockheed Martin
Boeing
Airbus
Safran
GE Aerospace
Pratt & Whitney
Sikorsky
Collins Aerospace
Rafael
Pilatus
Elbit Systems
BAE Systems
Thales
Raytheon Technologies
Dassault Aviation
SAAB Technologies
Honeywell Aerospace
Israel Aerospace Industries
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
ITP Aero
Spirit AeroSystems
CFM International
Schiebel
and many more...

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