Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Karnataka has been selected as the location for India’s first private helicopter assembly facility, where Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems will set up a final assembly line for the H125 helicopter. This plant will be located in Kolar and aims to strengthen India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities as part of the Make in India initiative. The facility will not only serve domestic needs but also cater to the helicopter requirements of neighbouring countries. This move is a significant step towards promoting self-reliance in the defence and aerospace sector and underscores Karnataka’s growing importance in India’s industrial development.