Bharat Forge and Windracers Partner on UAV Applications in India
Bharat Forge Limited and Windracers Limited have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the deployment and localisation of the Windracers ULTRA Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in India. The MoU, signed at DSEI UK 2025 in London, is valid for two years and will include joint trials and the development of a long-term deployment plan.
The agreement is aimed at supporting applications across military and civil sectors. Potential uses include Carrier On Board Delivery operations for the Indian Navy, logistics support for the Indian Army and Air Force, and missions in varied terrains.
“The Windracers ULTRA not only enhances India’s indigenous UAV capabilities but also delivers robust solutions for high-stakes logistics across some of the world’s most challenging geographies,” said Amit Kalyani, Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge. “With an industry-leading payload capacity and proven performance in high-altitude, maritime, and remote terrains, Windracers ULTRA is uniquely suited to tri-service needs expanding our reach with an offering tailored to all three domains – naval, air, and land – and aligning with Indian Ministry of Defence’s 15-year roadmap that prioritizes unmanned logistics, naval operations, high-altitude supply chains, and dual-use technologies.”
The Windracers ULTRA is designed for endurance missions of six to seven hours. It uses proprietary mission control and autopilot systems and has already been deployed internationally, including in Antarctic research operations.
Simon Muderack, CEO of Windracers, said: “Collaborating with Bharat Forge represents a major step in expanding the dual-use operation of Windracers ULTRA. Our partnership will leverage the years of ULTRA research, development, testing and operation, and deliver strategic benefits and operational autonomy for India’s defence and civil stakeholders.”
Bharat Forge, based in Pune, operates 18 manufacturing facilities across five countries. The company provides components and solutions for industries including automotive, power, oil and gas, construction, mining, rail, marine, defence and aerospace.