Bharat Forge and HAL signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the development and production of aerospace-grade steel alloys on 16 February 2023 at the ongoing Aero India show in Bengaluru.
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Foundry & Forge (F&F) Division, Saarloha Advanced Materials (Saarloha), and Bharat Forge (BFL) signed a project collaboration agreement.
The development of aerospace-grade raw materials in the country will allow HAL to keep its commitment to the armed forces while reducing reliance on foreign OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) for raw materials.