HAL was established in Bangalore in 1940 and its Foundry & Forge division which manufactures components for various aircraft, engines and systems has been a part of HAL since its inception. It is the largest foundry and forge facility in Asia and a leading facility in the world for aerospace component manufacturing.
This division provides forgings and castings and manufactures intricate components for various aircraft, helicopters, drones, engines, accessories and aggregates for military and civil application. Also, it provides components for use in satellites and space crafts for Indian space programs apart from manufacturing large spacecraft structures.