New Delhi, June 30 -- Ericsson on Monday released its first India-made antenna model for export, marking a significant milestone in the company's plan to build a stronger manufacturing and engineering base in the country.

The new antenna, developed for high-performance networks, is ready for commercial release and international shipments are set to begin in July.

It was unveiled at an event attended by Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M Scindia.

Ericsson said in a release that it is expanding its passive antenna manufacturing and engineering ecosystem in India--building an end-to-end capability that includes local sourcing, production, and engineering, with solutions specifical...