# Merlinhawk Aerospace and Vega Composites form joint venture for composites manufacturing in India

Merlinhawk Aerospace and Italy's Vega Composites formed a joint venture, Merlinhawk Composites, for advanced composites manufacturing at Shoolagiri in Tamil Nadu, India. The facility is expected to be operational by the end of April 2026, with an investment of approximately ₹50 crore.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-04-16
- Where: Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, India, India
- Value: $6.00M (500.0M INR)
- Status: under construction
- Products: advanced composite materials, carbon fiber reinforced polymer, glass fiber reinforced polymer
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Merlinhawk Aerospace Pvt Ltd](https://endata.com/companies/73978.md) (partner)
- [Vega Composites S.r.l.](https://endata.com/companies/73979.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aerospace-defence/merlinhawk-composites-to-revolutionize-indias-aerospace-industry-with-drone-and-stealth-aircraft-innovations/130308089), 2026-04-16: "So, this facility is our JV called Merlinhawk Composites located in Shoolagiri."

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