Bharat Forge in South Africa
Bharat Forge Strengthens Defence Ties with South Africa
Pune, India – August 7, 2025
Bharat Forge Limited, India’s leading defence manufacturer, has significantly bolstered its collaboration with South Africa’s aerospace and technology firm, Paramount Group. The partnership aims to develop and produce composite rotor blades, mission systems, and stores management systems for medium-lift helicopters. This strategic alliance was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the Aero India 2023 exhibition in Bengaluru. (business-news-today.com)
The MoU was signed by Guru Biswal, CEO of Bharat Forge Aerospace, and Clifford Dewell, Senior Vice President of Paramount Group. Biswal emphasised the commitment to India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, stating, “This collaboration will focus on creating the ‘Centre of Excellence’ for design, development, and manufacture of Composite Rotor Blades, Mission Systems, and Stores Management systems for Rotary Wing platforms, in India.” (business-news-today.com)
This partnership builds upon previous collaborations between the two companies, notably the manufacturing of the Kalyani M4 armoured vehicles in India. The expanded cooperation is expected to enhance India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing and contribute to the global supply chain of advanced military technologies.
Bharat Forge’s engagement with South Africa underscores its strategic approach to international partnerships, aiming to leverage global expertise to bolster India’s defence capabilities. The collaboration with Paramount Group is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing indigenous defence production and meeting both domestic and international requirements.
As Bharat Forge continues to expand its global footprint, partnerships like the one with Paramount Group are instrumental in achieving the company’s vision of becoming a leading global player in the defence sector.
Bharat Forge’s Strategic Defence Collaborations:
- Bharat Forge signs MoU with South African aerospace firm Paramount Group
- Paramount, Bharat Forge to produce components for medium lift helicopters
- Bharat Forge shares hit 52-week high on defence order from UAE-based Paramount
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