BEL Signs MoU with Astra Microwave to Boost Indigenous Design & Production Strengths in Advanced Defence Tech

Bengaluru: Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading Indian aerospace and defence company, and Astra Microwave Products Ltd.(AMPL), a global provider of Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced electronic modules, subsystems, and systems for defence electronics and aerospace, specifically targeting critical technology domains such as Electronic Warfare (EW), radar systems, and satellites. 
This strategic partnership aims to strengthen efforts towards fostering indigenous design and production capabilities in advanced technology domains critical to national defence.

The MoU was exchanged between Suresh Kumar KV, Director (Marketing), BEL, and Dr MV Reddy, Joint Managing Director, AMPL in the presence of Manoj Jain, CMD, BEL, B M Chandrakanth, Vice President, AMPL, and Niti Pandit, GM (Strategic Planning), BEL.

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Bharat Electronics Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India, is a leader in India’s defence and strategic electronics sector. BEL is a multi-product, multi-technology, and multi-unit enterprise with a portfolio of over 600 products spanning Radars & Fire Control Systems, Weapon Systems, Communication & Network-Centric Systems, Naval Systems, Electronic Warfare & Avionics, Electro-Optics, Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems, Tank Electronics & Gun Upgrades, Homeland Security, Civilian
Products, and Strategic Components.

As part of its diversification strategy, BEL is also expanding into sectors such as Civil Aviation, Unmanned Systems, Railway & Metro Systems, Network & Cyber Security, Smart City Solutions, Space Electronics, Arms & Ammunition, Seekers, Medical Electronics, and Artificial Intelligence. The company is certified at CMMI Level 5 and holds ISO AS-9100 and ISO 27001:2013 (ISMS) certifications. BEL is also an empanelled agency with CERT-In.

Founded in 1991, Astra Microwave Products Ltd. is an Indian multinational company specialising in Electronic System Design and Manufacturing. Headquartered in Hyderabad, India, AMPL has emerged as a powerhouse in the indigenous design and manufacture of advanced RF and Microwave systems. With state-of-the-art R&D centres in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, Astra microwave is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between complex conceptual design and high volume tactical production.

The company has established itself as a key partner to fortune India’s defence and space ecosystem, supporting organisations such as DRDO, various Defence PSUs, and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

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