Tata Power bags order to modernise IAF's Airfield Infrastructure

Tata Power’s Strategic Electronics Division bags prestigious Order to modernise Airfield Infrastructure for the Indian Air Force New Delhi, April 11, 2011: The Tata Power Company Limited through its Strategic Electronics Division (SED) has been awarded the prestigious Order to modernise the Airfield Infrastructure of Indian Air Force (IAF) by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The Program, known as Modernisation of Airfield Infrastructure – Phase I (MAFI-I), is of strategic importance and aims to improve capability of the Airfields to handle the modern combat air fleet being inducted by IAF. Mr Rahul Chaudhry, Chief Executive Officer of Tata Power SED, on receipt of the Order, said "Tata Power SED has been closely working with MoD and DRDO to provide state-of-the-art solutions to Indian Armed Forces for the past four decades. This Contract won against a Global Defence tender of MoD, is a watershed moment, not only for us, but also for increasing Private Sector participation in Indian Defence Sector.” Mr. Anil Sardana, Managing Director, Tata Power said, "Award of this Order signifies recognition of Tata Power SED’s capability to support the Indian Defence establishment. Tata Power SED is committed to delivering world-class Airfields to the Indian Air Force and as always, the Division will continue to remain a long-term reliable partner to the Indian Armed Forces and other related establishments of MoD.”