India’s Bharat Forge to Produce UAV Components for General Atomics

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has partnered with India’s Bharat Forge Limited to manufacture main landing gear components, subassemblies, and assemblies of remotely piloted aircraft.

Part of the Kalyani Group, Bharat Forge is the largest repository of metallurgical know-how, design and engineering expertise, and manufacturing prowess in India. With over five decades of experience in manufacturing a wide range of high-performance, critical safety components, Bharat Forge offers full-service supply capability from concept to product design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, and validation, General Atomics said in a release.

Bharat Forge Limited has a digitally integrated manufacturing, assembly, and testing facility for aerospace components and systems. It manufactures structural and engine parts and subsystems for aircraft and engines for both civil and military applications. Its portfolio includes aircraft turbine and compressor manufacturing; high-end aero engine components like blades, discs, and shafts; and airframe components, including aircraft landing gear.

San Diego-based General Atomics is engaged in the manufacturing of UAVs such as the MQ-1 Predator, MQ-9 Reaper, etc.