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Bharat Forge, Flying Whales to build heavy-lift airships in India
Bharat Forge partners with FLYING WHALES to manufacture LCA60T heavy-lift airships in India, targeting defense and logistics applications under Make in India.
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Bharat Forge and FLYING WHALES plan to jointly develop and manufacture heavy-lift airships in India. The companies said the LCA60T platform will be built under a new partnership targeting defense and logistics applications.
The LCA60T is a rigid-hull airship designed to carry cargo into areas without runways. FLYING WHALES, a French aerospace firm, has been developing the platform for several years. Bharat Forge brings industrial manufacturing capacity and relationships with the Indian defense establishment.
The partnership aligns with India's Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The companies said the airships will improve strategic mobility for the armed forces and open new supply routes for remote regions. No timeline or investment figure was disclosed.
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