FN Herstal continues to build international relationships within the defense industry companies across the globe. The company’s newest relationship is with India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited and includes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies.
What You Need to Know
- FN Herstal and Kalyani have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
- This agreement is for FN Herstal to pursue local manufacturing, industrial cooperation, and development to aid India’s defense capabilities.
- FN Herstal will help Kalyani develop, build, and manufacture small-arms weapon systems along with counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) in India.
- This new relationship between FN Herstal and Kalyani builds on India’s Make in India policy, which is meant to build and reinforce India’s defense capabilities at home by being self sufficient in the production of firearms for their military and law enforcement apparatus. While also pursuing defense contracts within the region.
The Bottom Line
This agreement continues to grow FN Herstal’s international influence as the company expands beyond its normal avenues of growth. The new MoU, along with India’s Make in India policy, is designed to build the nation’s defense capabilities and infrastructure while creating long-term national security and strategic sovereignty. To read the full press release, click here.