ENA Sectors 2024-04-04 14:07:53 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Apr 4 (KNN)</strong> In a major boost for India's MSME sector, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently received the delivery of the first indigenously designed and developed Crash Fire Tender (CFT).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This significant procurement comes as part of a contract worth Rs 291 crore awarded to a Noida-based MSME firm, highlighting the IAF's commitment to supporting domestic manufacturing and production entities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to an official statement released by the Air Force on its social media platform X, the Indian manufacturer successfully delivered the CFT within an impressive span of 14 months from the date of contract signing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This remarkable achievement was accomplished despite the multiple disruptions in global supply chains caused by the ongoing pandemic and other global challenges.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The IAF lauded the MSME firm's timely delivery, stating, As envisaged and promised, the IAF continues to handhold the Indian Defence Manufacturing and Production entities. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This procurement not only strengthens the IAF's operational capabilities but also serves as a testament to the Indian government's thrust on promoting self-reliance and fostering the growth of the country's MSME sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 37285 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/noida-based-msme-becomes-first-indigenous-supplier-of-crash-fire-tender-for-indian-air-force 2024-04-04 14:07:53 knnindia.co.in