Bengaluru: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd, a prominent player in the aerospace, defence and space sectors, on February 16, 2026, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advanced defence technologies.
The MoU was exchanged by Manoj Jain, CMD, BEL, and HG Chandrashekar, Chairman and Managing Director of SASMOS, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production).
This strategic partnership is aligned with the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission and focuses on co-development and co-indigenisation in key technology domains, including Fibre Optics and Photonics, Tank Electronics, Naval Systems and airborne platforms. The collaboration aims to enhance India’s aerospace and defence capabilities while expanding the export potential of indigenous products and systems.
Manoj Jain, CMD, BEL, said, “This MoU marks a significant step in our journey towards strengthening India’s defence ecosystem. By combining BEL’s expertise in defence electronics with SASMOS’s capabilities in fibre optics and photonics, we are confident of delivering cutting-edge, indigenous solutions that will serve both national and global requirements.”HG Chandrashekar, Chairman and Managing Director, SASMOS, added, “We are proud to partner with BEL in this strategic collaboration. Together, we will accelerate innovation, co-develop advanced technologies, and contribute meaningfully to India’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.”
