Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) partnered with Safran Electronics & Defense to jointly manufacture and maintain the HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) weapon in India. HAMMER is a precision-guided, air-to-ground weapon that can be adapted for use with Rafale and LCA Tejas jets. This collaboration is part of India’s effort to strengthen its defence manufacturing capabilities under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, reducing dependency on imports for advanced weaponry and supporting the growth of Indigenous defence technology.