Bharat Forge, has joined hands with French aerospace company Turgis Gaillard to offer AAROK, a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), to meet India’s defence requirements.
The announcement was made during the Paris Airshow at Le Bourget, where both companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to present AAROK as a competitive and strategic option for the Indian Ministry of Defence.
AAROK aims to boost long-range surveillance
AAROK is designed for high-altitude, long-duration missions. It can fly for over 24 hours and is capable of conducting long-range surveillance. Equipped with electromagnetic sensors and radar, the UAV can observe enemy positions from a safe distance, staying out of threat zones.
AAROK is permanently connected to command and control systems, sharing real-time tactical data to assist military decision-making.
AAROK equipped for deep-strike missions and defence disruption
Apart from surveillance, AAROK can carry more than 1.5 tonnes of weapons. It can strike targets far behind enemy lines, disrupt defences, and neutralise surface-to-air missile systems. This makes it a powerful tool for multi-domain operations.
AAROK will help enforce India’s sovereignty by detecting incursions over territorial waters and monitoring activities along the borders
Bharat Forge to manufacture AAROK in India
Bharat Forge plans to set up a local production line for AAROK in India. This move is aimed at meeting the Indian armed forces’ growing demand through indigenous manufacturing.
The partnership ensures that India will have full control over maintenance and overhaul operations, which is key to achieving defence self-reliance.
Share price of Bharat Forge sees mild gain
Bharat Forge has a strong presence in defence and aerospace, offering end-to-end services from concept to validation. The share price of Bharat Forge has gained about 3.28% per cent in the last one month.