Bharat Forge and Thales Partner on Rocket Systems

Bharat Forge and France's Thales have signed an agreement to manufacture 70-mm rocket systems in India. The partnership aims to enhance domestic defense capabilities and support local production. The first fully assembled rockets are expected by early 2027.

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The logo of French defence and electronics group Thales at the Eurosatory international land and air defence and security trade fair in Villepinte near Paris, France, June 15, 2026. REUTERS/Alice Sacco

Bharat Forge signed an alliance with Thales on Thursday morning to manufacture 70-mm rocket systems in India by early 2027. The agreement expands domestic defence output in the world's fifth-largest military spender. France and Belgium partners are combining technical expertise with local industrial capacity.