Bharat Forge shares in focus following 2 defence and aerospace collaborations

Shares of Bharat Forge are expected to remain in sharp focus on Friday, September 12, after the company announced two significant international partnerships that bolster its presence in the global defence and aerospace sectors.

The twin developments — one centred around unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and the other focused on artillery component exports — signal Bharat Forge’s growing strategic footprint in high-value defence technology and manufacturing.

Here are the details:

Bharat Forge signs MoU with Windracers for UAV collaboration in India

Bharat Forge signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based Windracers Limited at the DSEI UK 2025 defence exhibition in London. The partnership aims to collaborate on the localisation, deployment, and application of Windracers ULTRA unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across India. The agreement, initially set for two years, allows for joint trials and lays the foundation for long-term deployment of UAVs suited to India’s varied operational environments.

The initiative supports the UK-India Free Trade Agreement and aligns with India-UK Vision 2035, fostering innovation, technology transfer, and aerospace development. The UAV platform, already tested in missions such as Antarctic research, offers multi-mission endurance of 6–7 hours and is equipped to operate in challenging terrains like the Himalayas, coastal regions, and the Northeast. Bharat Forge and Windracers aim to serve both military and civil sectors, including the Indian Navy and Air Force, with applications such as Carrier On Board Delivery (COD) and critical logistics.

Kalyani Strategic Systems signs landmark export seal with UAE’s GRADEONE

In a separate announcement, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited — a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge — signed a landmark agreement with UAE-based GRADEONE for the supply of critical artillery system spare parts. The deal includes the export of large calibre 155mm barrels used in modern howitzers, which are key components in high-explosive, long-range firepower systems used by militaries around the world.

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This contract is the first of its kind between an Indian and Emirati defence firm and was signed by senior executives from both companies. The deal enhances the UAE’s defence self-reliance and strengthens Bharat Forge’s positioning in the global artillery systems supply chain. It also reinforces India’s defence export capabilities in strategic markets such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia, reflecting broader cooperation between India and the UAE in areas such as platform integration, institutional ties, and long-term interoperability.

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