BRITISH firm BAE Systems has offered India the designs for the Queen Elizabeth-class warship, a report yesterday (5) said.
Discussions were held between Indian and British authorities about selling the designs of the Royal Navy’s top aircraft carriers to New Delhi.
Indian Naval officials held discussions in Britain which included information about how the Royal Navy worked with a group of companies to design and build large warships.
If a deal was signed, the top British warships would be constructed in India.
New Delhi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative is expected to get a big boost from any such a deal as the plan aims to strengthen the country’s indigenous technology.
The British firms have also an opportunity to supply parts, spare parts, and other hardware for the vessels, if built locally.
A BAE spokesperson was quoted in the Daily Telegraph: “BAE Systems has begun discussions with India regarding the potential for basing development of the second indigenous aircraft carrier project on the successful Queen Elizabeth Class design. The design is adaptable and can be modified to meet Indian Navy and local industry requirements.”
The design of the top UK vessels is owned by BAE and Thales.
