London (UK) – 11 September 2025 – Bharat Forge Limited (BFL), India’s largest forging and advanced engineering group, and Windracers Limited, the UK-based manufacturer of dual-use heavy-lift drone, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the deployment, localisation and application of Windracers ULTRA Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) across India. The MoU was signed at DSEI UK 2025 in London.
The partnership builds on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), advancing aerospace technology transfer and innovation in both countries, and aligns with the goals of India-UK Vision 2035. The MoU begins with an initial two-year term, offering both companies the opportunity to advance localisation, conduct joint trials and shape a definitive agreement for deployment in India.
Together, Bharat Forge and Windracers expect to address emerging requirements across the Indian military and civil sectors with ULTRA’s capabilities, including Carrier On Board Delivery (COD) operations for the Indian Navy, critical logistics for Indian Army and Indian Airforce, and other key roles in varied operational environments.
