While VEDA has been engaged in shaping the unmanned system technology for defence services, BFL will supply the micro jet engines used in these unmanned systems. The MoU is expected to play a vital role in leveraging each other’s capabilities to strengthen India’s defence capabilities and contributing to national self-reliance.

Mr. Guru Biswal, CEO-Aerospace Division, Bharat Forge said, "This MoU with VEDA is a testimony of our commitment to work for an "Atmanirbhar Bharat", and to create niche technologies that shall support Indian and Global requirements in the evolving technological landscape of warfare. BFL will focus on indigenous development of jet engines upto 400 Kgf thrust to power the unmanned systems developed for Indian defence forces. The 40 & 45 Kgf engines developed by BFL are under serial production and will be used by VEDA for all defence projects.

Mr. Dipesh Gupta, Managing Director of VEDA Aeronautics, said: "We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with BFL aerospace which will supply small jet engines for all defence & other unmanned system projects of VEDA Aeronautics. This endeavor underscores our unwavering commitment to innovation, heralding a new era of technological advancement and strategic prowess in the aerospace domain specific to Long Range Combat UAV Systems, High Speed Aerial Targets and Multi Barrel Launched Jet Based UAV Systems.

Source: VEDA Aeronautics

About Bharat Forge

Bharat Forge Limited (BFL), a Pune-based Indian multinational, is a technology driven global leader in providing high performance, innovative safety critical components and solutions for several sectors including automotive, power, oil and gas, construction & mining, rail, marine, defence and aerospace. BFL has a global manufacturing footprint with presence across five countries, with the largest repository of metallurgical knowledge and offers full service supply capability to its geographically dispersed marquee customers from concept to product design, engineering, manufacturing, testing and validation. To learn more, visit www.bharatforge.com

About VEDA Aeronautics

VEDA Aeronautics, a prominent Indian design and engineering company, is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge military technologies focused on Unmanned Aerial Systems and Weapon Systems. VEDA specialises in harnessing the power of narrow AI, electro-optics and robotics to create revolutionary solutions that redefine the capabilities of defence systems.