Bengaluru: In a significant move to strengthen India’s defence capabilities, Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd, a key player in the aerospace, defence, and space sectors, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 16, 2026. The partnership aims to collaborate on advanced defence technologies and accelerate the development of indigenous solutions.
The MoU was formally exchanged by Mr. Manoj Jain, CMD of BEL, and Mr. H.G. Chandrashekar, Chairman & Managing Director of SASMOS, in the presence of Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Mr. Rajnath Singh, and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Defence Production).
Strategic Partnership Aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat
The collaboration between BEL and SASMOS aligns with the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat mission, focusing on co-development and co-indigenisation in crucial technology domains. These include:
- Fibre Optics & Photonics
- Tank Electronics
- Naval Systems
- Airborne Platforms
The partnership aims not only to enhance India’s aerospace and defence capabilities but also to expand the export potential of homegrown products and systems.
Leaders Highlight the Significance of the MoU
Mr. Manoj Jain, CMD of BEL, emphasized:
“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.”
Mr. H.G. Chandrashekar, Chairman & Managing Director of 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 Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.”
About Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced equipment in Defence Communication, Radar, Naval Systems, Weapon Systems, Electronic Warfare, Avionics, Tank Electronics, Electro-optics, Homeland Security, and other strategic technologies for both defence and civilian applications.
About SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd
SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd is a leading Indian aerospace and defence company specializing in mission-critical Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems, Electronics Integrated Systems, and Fibre Optics & Photonics for aerospace and defence applications.
