Merlinhawk Composites inaugurates advanced composites facility at Shoolagiri in TN Defence Corridor

The facility in Krishnagiri district is designed to manufacture cutting-edge composite aero structures and high-performance materials that are critical to next-generation aerospace and defence platforms, including aircraft and unmanned systems, radar, and electronic warfare structures & high-performance defence applications, says a emit.

R Ramachandra Rao, Founder & Managing Director, Merlinhawk Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., said as global aerospace platforms increasingly rely on high-performance composite materials, it is critical to India to build integrated capabilities in design, materials, and manufacturing. Through the partnership with Vega Composites, the company is bringing together global methodology expertise and Indian engineering to create a manufacturing ecological stability that not only supports domestic programmes however also positions India as a credible player in global aerospace supply chains.

Roberto Lapini, CEO, Vega Composites (Italy), said: “Through this collaboration, we are enabling methodology transfer, co-research, and the creation of globally competitive capabilities that integrate Italian expertise with India’s dynamic manufacturing ecological stability.”

Published on June 30, 2026