In a move to boost manufacturing in India, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Bharat Forge Limited, India have announced a partnership to manufacture main landing gear components, subassemblies, and assemblies of remotely piloted aircraft, GA-ASI writes in a press release. Part of the Kalyani Group, Bharat Forge specialises in metallurgical design, engineering and manufacturing. Reportedly, the company 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, aero engine components like blades, discs, and shafts, and airframe components, including aircraft landing gear.
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