New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Adani Defence & Aerospace and Italian Aerospace major Leonardo on Tuesday announced a strategic collaboration to build a helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, marking what leaders described as a new chapter in defence cooperation between the two countries.

Reflecting on the broader India-Italy partnership behind the collaboration, Antonio Enrico Bartoli, Ambassador of Italy to India, said, "Two global champions of the defence industry are opening a new chapter today. Their relationship is set to grow stronger over time. Just a few days ago, there was a visit to India by the leadership of the European Union. In the field of defence, India is a reliable and long-term partner of Italy. In the helicopter sector, L...