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BEL–Safran Sign Deal to Manufacture HAMMER Precision Weapons in India

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Bharat Electronics Limited and Safran Electronics & Defense have signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement to manufacture the HAMMER precision-guided weapon system in India, enhancing the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The 50:50 joint venture will focus on indigenization, with BEL leading assembly and support, boosting India’s strategic autonomy in advanced munitions.

Naval Group, MDL Extend MoU to Boost Joint Submarine Exports Under Indo-French Horizon 2047 Roadmap

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Naval Group France and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited have renewed their MoU to enhance collaboration on exporting Scorpene-class submarines, reaffirming the Indo-French partnership in naval technology. Signed on October 16, 2025, the agreement supports India’s defense manufacturing ambitions, promoting self-reliance and innovation while positioning India as a global submarine hub.