BEL signs JV with Safran Electronics for Project HAMMER, 50:50 equity split
BEL and Safran Electronics & Defence (SED), France, will form a 50:50 Joint Venture for Project HAMMER. The JV will focus on manufacturing, supply, maintenance, and repair of the Guidance Kit for the HAMMER Weapon System. Board approval was granted on February 15, 2026.
The formation of a joint venture for a specific project like the HAMMER Weapon System Guidance Kit is significant but its impact is confined to this particular venture. The full impact will depend on regulatory approvals and the success of the JV's operations.
The formation of a joint venture with a reputable international partner like Safran Electronics and Defence for a strategic project like Project HAMMER is a positive development for BEL, indicating potential for growth and technological advancement.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) announced that its Board of Directors has approved the signing of a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Safran Electronics and Defence (SED), France, for Project HAMMER. This JV aims to establish a "Center of Excellence" for the manufacturing, supply, maintenance, and repair of the Guidance Kit for the HAMMER Weapon System. The operationalization of the JVA is contingent upon receiving regulatory and administrative approvals from both India and France.
The Joint Venture will be a Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, with its registered office potentially located in Pune or another mutually agreed location. The equity will be split 50:50 between BEL and SED. The Board of the JV will comprise four directors, with two nominated by each company. The Chairman will be appointed from the nominees but will not have a casting vote.
The initial authorized share capital is ₹1,00,000 (1,000 Equity Shares at ₹100 each), which can be increased up to ₹10,00,00,000. The primary end-users for the Guidance Kit are the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. The agreement was approved during a Board meeting held on 15th February 2026, which commenced at 04:00 PM and concluded at 05:15 PM.
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