In a significant move towards advancing India’s defense capabilities, Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) has entered into a strategic collaboration with VEDA Aeronautics (P) Ltd. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and other high-speed aerial weapon systems for defense purposes. This collaboration is part of the Make in India initiative, aimed at boosting indigenous defense production and making India self-reliant in cutting-edge military technologies.

The agreement was officially signed on February 12, 2025, with both parties bringing their specialized expertise to the table. VEDA Aeronautics, an Indian Aerospace and Defense company, has been at the forefront of developing unmanned systems for military applications, including UAVs and long-range combat UAV systems. Bharat Forge, with its strong presence in the aerospace and defense sectors, will supply the micro jet engines that will power these UAVs.

The MoU underscores Bharat Forge's commitment to contributing to India's defense modernization and the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) vision. Bharat Forge plans to indigenously develop jet engines with a thrust capacity of up to 400 Kgf, specifically designed for unmanned systems. The 40 & 45 Kgf engines, which are already in serial production, will be utilized by VEDA Aeronautics in all its future defense projects.

Mr. Guru Biswal, CEO of Bharat Forge’s Aerospace Division, commented on the partnership, saying, “This MoU with VEDA is a testimony to our commitment to work for an Atmanirbhar Bharat, creating niche technologies that will support both Indian and global requirements in the evolving technological landscape of warfare.”

Mr. Dipesh Gupta, Managing Director of VEDA Aeronautics, expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Bharat Forge aerospace, which will supply small jet engines for all defense and unmanned system projects of VEDA Aeronautics.” This partnership aims to propel the development of long-range combat UAV systems, high-speed aerial targets, and multi-barrel launched jet-based UAV systems, significantly advancing India's defense capabilities.

About Bharat Forge

Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) is a Pune-based multinational known for being a global leader in providing high-performance, safety-critical components and solutions across various sectors, including automotive, power, oil and gas, construction, mining, rail, marine, defense, and aerospace. The company has a strong global manufacturing footprint and offers end-to-end services, from product design to engineering, manufacturing, testing, and validation. For more details, visit www.bharatforge.com.

About VEDA Aeronautics

VEDA Aeronautics is a pioneering Indian aerospace and defense company specializing in the development of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Weapon Systems. The company is known for its expertise in narrow AI, electro-optics, and robotics to create innovative defense solutions. VEDA is redefining the capabilities of defense systems with its focus on advanced unmanned systems.

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