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Bharat Forge Partners with Pratt & Whitney Canada for DRDO's HALE UAV Engine Integration

Bharat Forge Ltd and Pratt & Whitney Canada have announced a strategic collaboration to evaluate the integration of advanced turboprop engines into India's indigenous High-Altitude, Long-Endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle program. Developed by DRDO, the initiative aims to bolster domestic aerospace capabilities and strategic self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat framework.

A military aircraft soars across the clear blue sky showcasing aerial dynamics and engineering in Konya, Türkiye. Stock photo illustrating Bharat Forge's partnership story.
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Key numbers
Market Cap ₹90,836.83 CrCastings & Forgings
Revenue TTM ₹17,542.84 CrOperating Income
1-Year Return 55.36%Stock Performance
Day RSI 37.32Neutral Zone

Key highlights

  • Collaboration focuses on engine integration for DRDO's next-generation HALE UAV platforms
  • Bharat Forge to lead engine-airframe integration and installation design
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada to evaluate engine compatibility and performance requirements
  • Partnership supports India's surveillance and reconnaissance across land and maritime domains
  • Bharat Forge recorded a TTM revenue of ₹17,542.84 crore as of late 2026

What Is the Partnership?

The collaboration between Bharat Forge and Pratt & Whitney Canada centers on the technical evaluation of turboprop engine integration for India's next-generation High-Altitude, Long-Endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicles. These platforms, designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), are critical for long-endurance surveillance and reconnaissance across land and maritime domains. Under the agreement, Bharat Forge will utilize its aerospace engineering and manufacturing capabilities to manage the airframe integration and systems interfaces.

Pratt & Whitney Canada will provide technical expertise regarding engine performance and installation compatibility. This strategic tie-up does not involve the formation of a separate legal entity and focuses on leveraging existing intellectual and manufacturing assets.

Partner Profile

Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of RTX Corporation, is a global leader in aircraft propulsion systems with a legacy of producing reliable turboprop engines for demanding operational environments. RTX Corporation is one of the world's largest aerospace and defense companies, providing advanced systems for commercial, military, and government customers globally. By leveraging Pratt & Whitney's proven propulsion technologies, the partnership aims to equip India’s indigenous HALE UAVs with high-performance powerplants capable of meeting the rigorous requirements of long-duration missions.

This collaboration reflects a continued commitment to expanding domestic aerospace manufacturing footprints within the Indian market while integrating global technological standards.

What It Unlocks

  • Direct participation in the development of India's indigenous HALE UAV ecosystem
  • Enhancement of Bharat Forge’s aerospace systems integration and engineering capabilities
  • Alignment with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative for self-reliance in defense manufacturing
  • Potential for long-term production and maintenance roles in domestic surveillance drone programs
  • Access to Pratt & Whitney’s globally proven turboprop technology for indigenous applications

Financial Context

Bharat Forge currently commands a market capitalization of ₹90,836.83 crore, operating within the castings and forgings industry. The company has demonstrated significant growth, with a one-year price return of 55.36%, although it has faced a recent monthly decline of 7.99%. Financially, the company reported an annual operating revenue of ₹16,811.65 crore for the 2026 fiscal year, with a trailing twelve-month net profit of ₹734.69 crore.

The stock is currently trading at a P/E ratio of 123.64, which is higher than the sector average of 56.42, reflecting market valuation of its expansion into high-margin aerospace and defense segments. Institutional holdings remain stable at 47.37%.

Bharat Forge · share price, past month

“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 defense preparedness.”

— Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director, Bharat Forge Ltd

“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 program.”

— Ashish Saraf, Vice President and Country Head, Pratt & Whitney
Bharat Forge · financial snapshot
Share price₹1900
Market capitalisation₹90,836.83 Cr
Revenue (annual)₹16,811.65 Cr
Net profit (annual)₹1,079.66 Cr
Revenue (latest quarter)₹4,639.94 Cr+2.47% vs previous quarter
Net profit (latest quarter)-₹89.73 Cr-138.58% vs previous quarter
P/E (TTM)123.64×Sector 56.42×
Promoter holding44.07%0.00% QoQ
FII holding15.04%Current quarter

Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.

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Exchange filing by Bharat Forge Limited announcing a strategic collaboration with Pratt & Whitney Canada for the HALE UAV program. Market figures from a third-party data provider.

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