
John Cockerill Defence, a global leader in advanced defence systems and industrial engineering, and
Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics Pvt Ltd, a renowned Indian defence technology company, have entered into a Joint Venture (JV) Agreement for combining their technological, manufacturing and innovation capabilities to strengthen India’s defence ecosystem. This partnership is aligned with the ‘Make in India’ initiative and enables a greater degree of self-reliance for the country in defence manufacturing.
The JV will focus on manufacturing, assembling, and commissioning turrets for the Indian Army’s Indian Light Tank (I.L.T) program, a critical initiative aimed at enhancing India’s defence capabilities in extreme and challenging terrains. Mr. Thierry Renaudin, Chief Executive Officer, John Cockerill Defence, said: “John Cockerill is a partner to EPHIPL in making the country a manufacturing hub for the world.
Mrs. Ingrid Rasquinha, Jt. Managing Director, EPHIPL stated: This JV ensures that world-class defence solutions are manufactured domestically for the Indian armed forces. , Mr. Ashley Rasquinha, Joint Managing Director, EPHIPL explained: “This partnership is more than just a business agreement; it is a commitment to India’s defence preparedness and self-reliance. Mr. Vincent Mathias-Founder Director of the CCCI: EPHIPL has been a great contributor to the CCCI, through the pioneering efforts of our very own CCCI member, the late Mr. Anthony Rasquinha. He has been and will continue to be a great inspiration in entrepreneurship to our community. His children, Ashley and Ingrid have taken his legacy forward and made the community and the CCCI proud with this stupendous achievement. We wish them all the best and success in this joint venture.