Bharat Forge, Pratt & Whitney join hands for India’s HALE programme

…with Pratt & Whitney Canada to advance India’s indigenous aerospace and defence manufacturing capabilities,” Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge Ltd., was quoted as saying by PTI. “ By combining Pratt & Whitney’s globally proven propulsion technologies with Bharat Forge’s engineering and systems integration expertise, we aim to support development of a world-class HALE platform that strengthens India’s strategic self-reliance and defence preparedness ,” he said. Ashish Saraf, Vice President and Country Head, Pratt & Whitney, said the collaboration reflects the company’s continued commitment to supporting India’s aerospace and defence ambitions. “Pratt & Whitney…

…defence preparedness,” he said. Ashish Saraf, Vice President and Country Head, Pratt & Whitney, said the collaboration reflects the company’s continued commitment to supporting India’s aerospace and defence ambitions. “ Pratt & Whitney Canada’s turboprop engines have a proven legacy of reliability in demanding operational environments, which is exactly what’s needed for India’s HALE programme ,” he said, as per PTI. The collaboration comes as India seeks to build a larger indigenous drone manufacturing ecosystem and reduce its reliance on imports. India is also moving towards greater domestic production…