KSSL-Thales MoU for Rocket Production in India: Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the wholly owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge, have signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement covering potential cooperation on 70-mm rocket systems and associated equipment.
India-Belgium Defence Cooperation: India and Belgium are actively seeking ways to deepen their defence industrial collaboration. The goal is to build stronger militaries through co-development and co-production of advanced equipment. This cooperative push was the central focus of high-level discussions in New Delhi, where defence leaders from both nations gathered to explore new avenues for strategic partnership and economic engagement.
KSSL-FN Herstal MoU: Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd (KSSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge, and FN Herstal, a wholly owned subsidiary of FN Browning Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore local manufacturing and industrial cooperation for defence equipment in India.
India-Belgium Defence Relations: On September 3, 2026, diplomatic and military channels between India and Belgium saw significant activity as senior leaders from both nations gathered in New Delhi. The discussions aimed to strengthen institutional ties and review ongoing cooperative frameworks across multiple sectors, with a primary focus on security and industrial manufacturing. As global geopolitical dynamics continue to shift, nations increasingly seek reliable international partnerships based on common strategic interests and reciprocal economic advantages. This high-level interaction served as a formal platform to evaluate current progress and lay out a clear roadmap for future bilateral engagement.
Aero India 2027: Aero India, recognised widely as Asia’s largest air show and one of the world’s premier aerospace and defence exhibitions, is preparing to return with its 16th edition. The upcoming event will take place at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka, running from February 8 to 12, 2027. Organised by the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence, the high-profile gathering aims to bring together leading global aerospace and defence companies, policymakers, technology experts, innovators, industry stakeholders, and defence forces personnel on a shared platform.
