Bharat Forge’s defence story – built on 15 years of sustained R&D and culminating in the delivery of 10 indigenous artillery platforms – was in the spotlight at the NDTV Defence Summit 2025.
Taking part in a panel discussion with journalist Shiv Aroor and other industry leaders, Mr. Neelesh Tungar, President Defence at Bharat Forge and WTD & CEO of Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, spoke about what it will take to strengthen India’s defence ecosystem. He pointed to home-grown research, creation of intellectual property, deeper industry collaboration, and consistent government investment as the pillars for long-term capability building.