Lucknow. Defence technology solutions provider Bharat Forge joined hands with European defence company Thales to develop F90 Rifles.

An agreement to this effect was done between Pascale Sourisse, Senior Executive Vice President – International Development, Thales, and Col Rajinder Bhatia, President and CEO, Defence and Aerospace, Bharat Forge in presence of Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director, of the company on the sidelines of Defexpo India 2020.

The F90 rifles will serve the defence and law enforcement sectors in India and abroad. This cooperation is a testament to the Make in India initiative of the Indian government and paves the way to a potential licensing agreement.