Thales Belgium and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement in India on September 3, 2026, to establish indigenous manufacturing of FZ 70 mm rocket systems. The partnership expands local defence manufacturing capacity by transferring production know-how and component integration for FZ90 unguided and FZ275 semi-active laser-guided rockets to KSSL's Indian facilities, including an upcoming Energetics plant in Andhra Pradesh. This industrial initiative supports both domestic supply for HAL Rudra and Prachand helicopters and international export markets amid surging global demand for precision-guided munitions. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Thales Belgium and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited have agreed to manufacture Belgian FZ 70 mm rocket systems in India to deliver the first locally assembled units by early 2027, serving domestic defense needs and global export markets. (Picture source: Thales) |