Bharat Forge's Kalyani Strategic Systems Partners FN Herstal for Small Arms Production

Bharat Forge Limited's wholly owned subsidiary, Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd. (KSSL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FN Herstal, a subsidiary of FN Browning Group, to establish local manufacturing and industrial cooperation for India's defence requirements.

This partnership aims to combine KSSL's six decades of Indian engineering and manufacturing expertise with FN Herstal's 135 years of global leadership in small arms and integrated weapon systems. The collaboration will explore the establishment of a dedicated production center in India and a potential Strategic Alliance or Joint Venture. This venture will cover a range of FN Herstal's defence solutions, including small arms, integrated weapon systems, and counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions, aligning with India's 'Make in India' policy.

Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge Ltd., stated that the partnership will deliver advanced defence solutions from India for both domestic and global markets, strengthening indigenous capabilities and supporting the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. Mr. Julien Compere, CEO of FN Browning Group, highlighted India as a strategic partner and expressed commitment to building long-term sovereign capacity for the Indian Armed Forces through local manufacturing and technology cooperation.

KSSL drives the defence business of the Kalyani Group, focusing on artillery systems, armoured vehicles, small arms, ammunition, and unmanned platforms. FN Herstal, headquartered in Belgium, is a world leader in small calibre weapons and integrated weapon systems, with revenue exceeding EUR 1 billion in 2025.