General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, a US-based company, and Bharat Forge, an Indian company, have announced a partnership to manufacture main landing gear components, subassemblies, and assemblies for remotely piloted aircraft in India. This partnership aims to boost manufacturing in the country.
This partnership is expected to result in significant capability-building for both General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Bharat Forge, and also provide a boost to the Indian large, unmanned aircraft industry.
In addition, the partnership will also assist in the development of a manufacturing ecosystem for high-end drones in India.
GA-ASI is eagerly looking forward to working with Bharat Forge in the critical field of aerostructure manufacturing,” Vivek Lall, Chief Executive, General Atomics Global Corporation said in a statement on Tuesday (3 January)
Bharat Forge is renowned for their expertise in forging and has made significant contributions to the aerospace sector. Their achievements have inspired us to collaborate on the development of the next generation of the world’s most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles,” Lall added.
“Aerospace is a highly technology-intensive domain that requires product integrity, reliability, and zero defects,” said Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge Limited. “This collaboration with GA-ASI is a testament to our culture at Bharat Forge Aerospace, which emphasizes the importance of people and processes. It is part of our aerospace growth strategy to work with partners like General Atomics to make India self-reliant.”
Bharat Forge Limited, a member of the Kalyani Group, has a state-of-the-art manufacturing, assembly, and testing facility for aerospace components and systems that is fully integrated with digital technology.
The company produces structural and engine parts and subsystems for aircraft, as well as engines for both civilian and military use.
Bharat Forge’s portfolio includes the manufacture of aircraft turbine and compressor components, high-end aero engine parts such as blades, discs, and shafts, and airframe components like aircraft landing gear. All of these products are made using the latest technology and design trends and are held to high quality standards.
Watch This Video For More Details About This Article :
For More Latest News Click Here
