Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), visited the manufacturing facilities of Godrej Aerospace at Vikhroli in Mumbai.
During the visit, the Air Marshal reviewed the company’s advanced manufacturing capabilities related to aero engines, actuators, and space systems. The interaction focused on strengthening indigenous aerospace technologies and supporting India’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in the defence sector.
The visit underscored the growing importance of collaboration between the armed forces and Indian industry in developing critical defence and aerospace capabilities aligned with national strategic priorities.
Air Marshal Dixit appreciated the company’s commitment to precision engineering, technological innovation, and indigenisation, which are considered vital for enhancing India’s self-reliance in advanced aerospace systems.
The engagement highlighted the continued push towards deeper synergy between the defence establishment and domestic industry to accelerate capability development and strengthen India’s strategic aerospace ecosystem.
