HAMMER Weapon System Latest News
Recently, Bharat Electronics Limited and Safran Electronics and Defence (SED) signed a joint venture cooperation agreement for the production of the HAMMER Weapon System in India.
About HAMMER Weapon System
- The HAMMER (Highly Agile and Manoeuvrable Munition Extended Range) is an air-to-ground precision-guided weapon system developed by Safran, a French aerospace and defence company.
- It is also known as a glide bomb.
Features of HAMMER Weapon System
- Range: HAMMER precision-guided munitions have a range of up to 70 km.
- It can be fitted to standard bombs of 250kg, 500kg, and 1,000kg weights.
- It is resistant to jamming, and capable of being launched from low altitudes over rough terrain.
- It is difficult to intercept and can penetrate fortified structures.
- Design and Capabilities: It is a precision-guided weapon system known for its high accuracy and modular design, making it adaptable for multiple platforms, including the Rafale and Light Combat Aircraft Tejas.
What is a Precision-Guided Weapon System?
- It is a guided weapon intended to destroy a point target and minimize collateral damage.
- These are also known as “smart bombs,”
- These systems incorporate a guidance system (typically in the front of the precision munition), a payload, and fins.
Source: IE
Last updated on June, 2026
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