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Business Standard
9 hours ago
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- Business Standard
Bharat Forge, Turgis Gaillard sign MoU for manufacturing AAROK MALE UAV
Bharat Forge and France-based Turgis Gaillard have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly offer the AAROK Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to the Indian Ministry of Defence, the Indian company announced on Tuesday. AAROK is classified as a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV. These drones are designed to operate at altitudes between 10,000 and 30,000 feet, with flight endurance ranging from 24 to 48 hours. Domestic production to ensure defence autonomy Bharat Forge, headquartered in Pune, will establish a domestic production line for the AAROK platform. The company stated, 'These production capabilities will help meet the significant needs of the Indian armed forces with local production and ensure complete sovereignty on maintenance and overhaul operations.' Bharat Forge manufactures components and systems across a wide array of sectors including defence, aerospace, automotive, power, oil and gas, construction, mining, rail, and marine. Operational capabilities and tactical role In its filing, Bharat Forge highlighted that the AAROK UAV is capable of conducting extended surveillance missions at high altitudes. 'Flying at high altitude and for long periods, it performs long range surveillance missions. Its electromagnetic sensors and radar enable it to monitor the enemy while remaining stand off from the threats,' the company said. The UAV is integrated with command and control systems and other military platforms, enabling real-time transmission of tactical information. The firm added, 'With a payload of over 1.5 tonnes of weapons fired from a safe distance, AAROK also makes a decisive contribution to supporting multi-domain operations by striking far behind enemy lines, disrupting enemy defences and neutralising their surface-to-air defence systems.' Role in maritime and joint operations Thanks to its endurance of over 24 hours, AAROK can also contribute significantly to maritime domain awareness, including detecting unauthorised activity and monitoring territorial waters. Indian UAV landscape India's current MALE UAV fleet includes Israeli-built Heron drones. The Indian armed forces have also placed orders for the MQ-9B UAVs from General Atomics and are continuing development of the indigenous TAPAS UAV. Bharat Forge's global footprint Bharat Forge operates manufacturing facilities across five countries and provides integrated services that include design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, and validation across multiple industries.
Business Upturn
11 hours ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Bharat Forge signs MoU with France's Turgis Gaillard to offer AAROK MALE UAV to Indian defence
By Aman Shukla Published on June 17, 2025, 17:51 IST Bharat Forge Ltd., a key player in India's defence manufacturing sector, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with French aerospace company Turgis Gaillard to jointly offer the AAROK UAV platform to the Indian Ministry of Defence. AAROK is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) class unmanned aerial vehicle designed for surveillance and long-range operational capabilities. Developed by Turgis Gaillard, the UAV is intended to support intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions with extended flight endurance of over 24 hours and the ability to operate at high altitudes. The UAV is equipped with electromagnetic sensors and radar systems for real-time situational awareness while maintaining a stand-off position from potential threats. AAROK integrates with command and control systems, enabling it to relay tactical data and support coordinated military operations. A key feature of AAROK is its ability to carry a payload exceeding 1.5 tonnes, including precision weapons. This capability enables it to support multi-domain operations by striking targets beyond enemy lines, neutralising air defence systems, and disrupting adversary formations from a safe distance. Bharat Forge plans to set up a domestic production line for AAROK, aiming to meet Indian defence procurement requirements through local manufacturing. The move is aligned with India's emphasis on indigenisation and strategic autonomy in defence platforms, covering both manufacturing and lifecycle maintenance. The collaboration marks a step forward in Indo-French defence cooperation, offering a scalable UAV platform tailored to the operational needs of the Indian armed forces. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
