Martin-Baker is preparing to establish a new aircraft ejection seat and aerospace safety equipment manufacturing facility in Karnataka through a proposed investment of ₹380 crore, The Business Line reported. The investment plans were discussed between Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil and senior representatives of the UK-based company. Martin-Baker has sought 10 acres in the fifth phase of the Harohalli Industrial Area, with the proposed facility expected to create more than 500 highly skilled jobs. The company is a leading global manufacturer of aircraft ejection seats, crashworthy seating solutions and aircrew survival systems used by military forces worldwide. The project is expected to boost India’s indigenous aerospace manufacturing base, encourage local supplier development and support maintenance, repair and overhaul activities. Martin-Baker already supports Indian military aviation, with over 900 of its ejection seats in service on aircraft operated by the Indian Air Force and Indian Naval Air Arm. Establishing production in Karnataka would expand the company’s existing footprint while supporting India’s wider push for domestic defence manufacturing, technology development and specialised engineering capabilities. The state government has indicated that the requested land will be allocated quickly, positioning the proposed facility as another significant addition to Karnataka’s aerospace and defence industrial ecosystem.
