Balu Forge Industries, a precision engineering company engaged in the manufacturing of forged and machined components is pleased to announce its formal induction into the NATO supply chain for critical defense components. This strategic milestone grants the company the mandate to manufacture and supply high-specification artillery shell bodies and complex forged components to NATO member states.

Our selection as a NATO partner is driven by our industry-leading forging technology, which allows us to produce components with exceptional precision. Utilising advanced closed-die forging processes & our technical edge ensures that our artillery shells and components maintain a level of reliability that is imperative for modern defense system. Precision is at the centre of our manufacturing philosophy, and our advanced machining centers are equipped to handle the complex geometries by utilizing automated, high-speed multi-axis CNC machines (7 Axis & 11 Axis). 

Furthermore, Balu Forge Industries sets the benchmark for material science innovation through our specialised heat treatment and alloy optimisation programs. By refining the molecular structure of our forged components, we enhance their resistance to extreme thermal fluctuations and high-impact stress. This superiority in materials engineering ensures that every component leaving our floor is optimised for the demands of the modern battlefield, setting a new standard for durability and performance within the defense industry.

For our investors, this onboarding marks a pivotal expansion of our global footprint and a diversification of our high margin revenue streams. Membership into the NATO supply base provides a long-term platform for growth, positioning Balu Forge Industries at the centre of the alliance’s industrial revitalization e orts. We are honoured to contribute our technical prowess to the collective security of the alliance while delivering sustainable, long-term value to our shareholders through this prestigious partnership.

Commenting on the development, Trimaan Chandock, Executive Director, Balu Forge Industries, said, “Our induction into the NATO industrial supply chain is a strong validation of Balu Forge’s vision of Make in India for the world. This milestone reflects the depth of our technical capability and the confidence global defense ecosystems place in Indian manufacturing excellence. This in addition to the recent FTA signed with the European Union puts us in a very strong position to establish a strong position in the NATO supply chain. Our fully integrated model encompassing advanced forging, precision machining, heat treatment, and metallurgical validation under one roof enables us to deliver complex, mission critical components with consistency, scalability, and uncompromising quality. This end-to-end capability, combined with high levels of automation and process control, positions Balu Forge as a supplier of choice for global defense and artillery programmes. We remain committed to expanding India’s role in global defense manufacturing by delivering world class forged solutions while creating long term value for our stakeholders through technology led growth and international partnerships.”