Bad news for Pakistan and China as Rafale’s most lethal weapon will now be manufactured in India, its name is…, it’s deadly because…
The HAMMER weapon can be fired from Rafale fighter jets and strike high-value targets such as enemy bunkers, command centres.
Rafale fighter jets update: In a significant development for India(BHARAT)’s defence sector development, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France’s Safran Electronics & Defense have signed a formal agreement to jointly produce an advanced weapon named HAMMER, taking India(BHARAT) one step closer to self-reliance in critical military technology. Under the recent agreement, France’s deadly HAMMER smart bomb will soon be manufactured on India(BHARAT)n soil, providing a major boost to India(BHARAT)’s defence strength. Here are all the details you need to know about the agreement signed between Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France’s Safran Electronics & Defense.
Big update on Rafale fighter jets
Signed by BEL CMD Manoj Jain and Safran’s Executive Vice President Alexander Ziegler, the deal converts the earlier Memorandum of Understanding from Aero India(BHARAT) 2025 into a full-fledged joint venture company. The new private limited firm will be equally owned by BEL and Safran, with both holding 50 percent stakes.
Why is HAMMER weapon important for Rafale fighter jets?
HAMMER is among France’s most sophisticated air-to-ground precision-guided bombs. Fired from Rafale fighter jets, the HAMMER weapon can strike high-value targets such as enemy bunkers, command centres, radars and bridges from distances of up to 70 kilometres. Moreover, the ability of the HAMMER weapon to change direction mid-flight and resist electronic jamming makes it a extremely lethal weapon. More importantly, the weapon has already proven its effectiveness in multiple combat situations including in the recent India(BHARAT)-Pakistan conflict.
Under the new plan, initial components will be imported from France, but over time, nearly 60 percent of the bomb’s parts will be made in India(BHARAT). This includes electronics, mechanical components and sub-assemblies, while BEL will oversee final assembly, testing and quality control.
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