Safran Data Systems (SDS) India has taken a significant step in enhancing its presence in India by opening a new state-of-the-art office in Chennai. This facility is set to become a key center for design and development in the aerospace, defence, and automotive sectors, aligning with the growing demand for advanced solutions. The inauguration was attended by notable figures such as B Krishnamoorthy, Special Secretary of the Government of Tamil Nadu, and JS Gavankar, CEO of Safran India.
Gavankar highlighted the strategic importance of the new facility, saying, “SDS is the niche which will assist the Indian Space Ecosystem to scale up with full support by Safran under Make in India.” This expansion aims to leverage Chennai’s strong engineering talent pool and contribute to India’s technological growth.
Krishnamoorthy expressed the local government’s commitment to supporting high-tech initiatives, stating, “Tamil Nadu is willing to support such a high technology initiative and will help Safran get the right talent, local support, and testing & certification ecosystem under TIDCO umbrella.”
Founded in 1999, Safran Data Systems India has become a key player in India’s space and defence sectors, actively supporting major projects like Chandrayaan and Aditya L1 with ISRO.
With over 200 professionals and a strong track record of delivering 1,500 projects globally, SDS India is poised to further drive innovation and growth in India’s aerospace and automotive sectors.