Collins Aerospace, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp., has formally opened its new Global Engineering and Technology Center (GETC) and Collins India Operations Center in Bengaluru as part of a sizable investment to expand its engineering, digital technology, and manufacturing operations in India. The new locations are a cornerstone of Raytheon Technologies’ long-term expansion plan in India and globally, which aims to optimize cooperation and innovation while offering customers cutting-edge solutions and expanding STEM-based employment opportunities.
“We’ve been committed to the aerospace industry in India for 25 years now, directly advancing key innovations, R&D and STEM opportunities in the local market for the long term,” said Steve Timm, President, Collins Aerospace.“At Collins, we are on course for planned investments of over $200 million in engineering and manufacturing capabilities and hiring an additional 2,000 highly skilled employees in the Indian aerospace and defense sector over the next 5 years. India is strategic to the global growth and investment strategy of all Raytheon Technologies’ businesses, and the advanced infrastructure and talent pool will help drive the country’s contributions as a global leader in aerospace and defense,” he further added.