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New Delhi, February 3, 2026: Adani Defence & Aerospace on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italian aerospace major Leonardo to develop a helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, aimed at meeting the future requirements of the Indian armed forces and boosting indigenous defence production. As part of the partnership, the two companies will focus on addressing military requirements for Leonardo’s AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters. The collaboration will involve phased indigenisation of manufacturing, setting up maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities, and establishing end-to-end pilot training capabilities within India, according to a joint statement. The MoU was signed…