Public Sector’s Persistent Shortcomings: Why India Relies On Foreign Partnerships For Precision Munitions Like HAMMER

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France’s Safran Electronics & Defence have forged a 50:50 joint venture to manufacture guidance kits for the HAMMER precision-guided weapon system in India. This partnership, approved by BEL’s board on 15 February 2026, establishes a Centre of Excellence in Pune for production, maintenance, and repair, primarily serving the Indian Air Force and Navy.Signed
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France’s Safran Electronics & Defence have forged a 50:50 joint venture to manufacture guidance kits for the HAMMER precision-guided weapon system in India. This partnership, approved by BEL’s board on 15 February 2026, establishes a Centre of Excellence in Pune for production, maintenance, and repair, primarily serving the Indian Air Force and Navy.Signed
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