India-France Defense Collaboration: BEL and Safran Partner to Manufacture HAMMER Precision-Guided Missiles in India

Nov 25, 2025 01:39 pm CST

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France's Safran Electronics and Defence have signed a 50:50 joint venture agreement to manufacture HAMMER precision-guided air-to-ground weapons in India. This partnership supports the 'Make-in-India' initiative with plans to achieve 60% indigenization, providing advanced weaponry for India's Rafale and Tejas aircraft while strengthening the country's defense manufacturing capabilities.