Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has said that they have signed a memodendum of understanding (MoU) with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) for making advanced airborne communications and electronic warfare systems.
T Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL said in a press release to the media, “The umbrella understanding includes sharing of expertise in design, development, engineering and manufacturing between HAL and BEL to develop and produce advanced airborne communication, electronic warfare systems, etc.”
D K Venkatesh, Director (Engg and R&D) HAL and A T Kalghatgi, Director (R&D) of BEL signed the MoU in the presence of T Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL and S K Sharma, CMD, BEL in New Delhi on Tuesday, the release added.
“I am sure such efforts will lead to greater indigenisation and self-reliance in defence technologies. This collaboration will support the ‘Make in India’ mission,” Sharma said.
India has been puting immense impetus in manufacturing defence electronics as it is a strategic sector for the country. It wants global companies to come and manufacture defence electronics in the country. The opportunity that India provides in this sector is huge and in the last couple of months we have seen many global companies howing interest in the same.
By Atanu Kumar Das
