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HAMMER Weapon System Project- BEL and Safran JVA- Make in India The partnership between Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics & Defense has recently reached a massive milestone. On February 15, 2026, BEL's Board of Directors officially approved the Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) for Project HAMMER. This JV isn't just about buying weapons; it’s about establishing a Center of Excellence in Pune to manufacture, maintain, and upgrade one of the most versatile precision-guided systems in the world. 1. The HAMMER System: "The Modular Sniper" The AASM HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) is unique because it isn't a single missile, but a "smart kit" that converts a dumb iron bomb into a high-precision weapon. The Components: It consists of a Nose Guidance Kit (with GPS, Laser, or Infrared seekers) and a Tail Range Extension Kit (featuring a solid rocket booster). Range: It can strike targets from over 70 km away, allowing I...

The Strategic Trifecta: 114 Rafales, P-8I  Poseidons, and Indigenous Engines Get the  Green Light By The News Streak (Rama Shankar Shukla ) February 13, 2026 In what is being described as a "tectonic shift" in India’s defense posture, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, cleared a massive wave of procurements yesterday. From the skies to the deep seas, the February 12 clearances address critical capability gaps while setting the stage for 2030-era warfare. Here is a deep dive into the three pillars of this landmark announcement. 1. The Sky: 114 "Super Rafales" for the IAF The biggest headline is the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA). While the competition saw many global contenders, the "Eurasian Times" reports that the Rafale F5 standard is the decisive factor that will give the Indian Air Force (IAF) a 6th-gen edge. • The "6th-Gen-Like" Leap: The F5 (or "Sup...