Partnership to explore dedicated production centre, technology cooperation and potential joint venture
Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd. (KSSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, and FN Herstal, a wholly owned subsidiary of FN Browning Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore local manufacturing and industrial cooperation for India’s defence requirements.
The partnership combines KSSL’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities with FN Herstal’s expertise in small arms and integrated weapon systems. Under the MoU, the companies will evaluate establishing a dedicated production centre in India and a potential Strategic Alliance/Joint Venture covering small arms, integrated weapon systems and counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions.
The proposed cooperation is aligned with the Government of India’s Make in India policy and aims to support local manufacturing, technology cooperation and value creation. The initiative is also intended to strengthen domestic defence capabilities and provide greater security of supply for the Indian Armed Forces.
Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director, Bharat Forge Ltd., said: “Kalyani Strategic Systems (KSSL) is proud to partner with FN Herstal to bring world-class technology, products, and manufacturing expertise to India. By combining FN Herstal’s globally respected portfolio and decades of experience with KSSL’s engineering excellence and industrial scale, we are creating a strong platform to deliver advanced defence solutions from India – for India and global markets. Together, we aim to support India’s defence modernisation through locally manufactured, globally leading products while strengthening indigenous capabilities and advancing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”
Mr. Julien Compere, Chief Executive Officer, FN Browning Group, said: “India is a strategic partner for FN Herstal, and we are proud to take this important step with Kalyani Strategic Systems. This agreement reflects a shared ambition: to combine FN Herstal’s proven defence solutions, trusted by the world’s most demanding armed forces, with KSSL’s outstanding industrial capabilities to help build long-term sovereign capacity for the Indian Armed Forces. Together, we are committed to supporting the objectives of Make in India through local manufacturing, technology cooperation and the development of advanced defence capabilities, creating lasting value for India, its armed forces and our two companies.”
The companies will jointly assess the feasibility of potential cooperation projects, primarily aimed at meeting requirements of the Indian market.
