Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) will manufacture the advanced air-to-air refuelling equipment for the multinational Cobham Group at its facility here.

Both the companies had entered into a partnership pact in this regard, according to a release issued here on Thursday.

''This business agreement has been implemented as a key element of our business strategy to establish a world class supply chain footprint in India to support long term programme delivery obligations, including proposed India air-to-air refuelling requirements, said David Squires, Chief Operating Officer of Cobham plc.

The `multi-million pound’ engagement marks the beginning of a strategic long term arrangement with TASL, he added.

“The relationship between Tata and Cobham is a testimony of new-generation partnerships with key technology leaders from across the globe are partnering with India and the Tata group for their global customers,’’ said S Ramadorai, Chairman, Tata Advanced Systems.

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