Safran and BEL forge partnership for manufacturing HAMMER weapon in India

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics & Defense, France have signed an MoU to establish a joint venture for the production, customization, and maintenance of the HAMMER precision-guided air-to-ground weapon in India. This partnership aims to strengthen India's defence manufacturing capabilities and reduce import dependence, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.