India 2nd largest importer of arms in 2021–25, accounted for 8.2% of global arms receipts, think tank saysIndia ranks as the world's second largest arms importer. The nation is increasingly sourcing weapons from Western countries like France, Is...
09 Mar, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
HAMMER deal: BEL, Safran to set up India JV post Modi-Macron talksBharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and France's Safran have formed a joint venture to locally produce HAMMER precision-guided munitions in India....
17 Feb, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
HAMMER bombs: Here's all about how the guided bomb system that will enhance Indian Rafale’s strike capabilityIndia and France are set to deepen defense ties with proposed co-production of HAMMER precision-guided munitions and discussions on acquiri...
17 Feb, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Buy, Sell or Hold: Nuvama maintains buy on NBCC India; Citi recommends buy on BELBrokerages see opportunities in defence, pharma, and infrastructure. Nuvama backs NBCC India with a target of Rs 139. Citi remains bullish ...
17 Feb, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
BEL shares in focus on JV with France’s Safran Electronics. All you need to knowBharat Electronics Limited shares are set to gain attention. The company's board has approved a joint venture with Safran Electronics and D...
16 Feb, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Defence PSU, Safran firm join hands to manufacture high-precision, combat-proven systems in IndiaThe agreement was signed here by CMD, India Optel Limited (IOL), Tushar Tripathi and Head of the Defence Global Business Unit for Safran El...
22 Dec, 2025, 06.47 PM IST
Safran to triple its India ops revenue to over €3 billion by 2030French aerospace giant Safran is set to significantly boost its presence in India. The company aims to triple its revenue to over three bil...
26 Nov, 2025, 02.14 PM IST
Safran agrees for full technology transfer for fighter jet engine to IndiaFrench aerospace major Safran has agreed to a 100% technology transfer for India's indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet engine, ...
26 Nov, 2025, 12.15 PM IST
BEL shares in focus on signing JV with Safran Electronics to produce precision air-to-ground weaponsBharat Electronics Limited will partner with France's Safran Electronics & Defence. They will form a joint venture to produce HAMMER precis...
25 Nov, 2025, 08.16 AM IST
India’s BEL, France’s Safran launch equal-share JV to produce precision air-to-ground weaponsIndia, France team up to produce HAMMER weapons: India and France have partnered to manufacture HAMMER smart precision-guided air-to-ground...
24 Nov, 2025, 07.40 PM IST
India’s next leap is fifth-generation fighter jets with home-built engines: Rajnath Singh at ET WLFIndia is moving decisively to expand its defence capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the Tejas fighter jet as a landmark...
22 Aug, 2025, 09.28 PM IST
HAL and Safran strengthen partnership with long-term LEAP engine dealHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a long-term contract with Safran Aircraft Engines for the supply of turbine forged parts for...
12 Feb, 2025, 06.49 PM IST
Safran and BEL forge partnership for manufacturing HAMMER weapon in IndiaBharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics & Defense, France have signed an MoU to establish a joint venture for the productio...
12 Feb, 2025, 11.51 AM IST
French defence major Safran set to launch its first electronics unit in IndiaThe Safran Group has expressed its intent to set up its first Defence Electronics unit outside France in India. This announcement comes dur...
03 Oct, 2024, 01.11 PM IST
PM Modi to inaugurate 14th edition of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru tomorrowThe event will promote the export of indigenous air platforms like Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Tejas, HTT-40, Dornier Light Utility Helicop...
12 Feb, 2023, 08.13 AM IST
Reliance Defence will get 3% of Rs 30,000 crore Rafale offsetThe offset plans have not been formalised and there is still time till October 2019 to share details with the ministry.
16 Oct, 2018, 10.45 AM IST
Rafale deal: French team likely to visit India next monthThe deal comes with the clause of 50 per cent offsets, which will be a bonanza for the domestic industry as it will lead to business worth ...
14 Jul, 2018, 04.47 PM IST