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BEML and DIAT Forge Strategic Defence-Academia Partnership to Boost Innovation in Aerospace and Defence Sectors

India’s Defence Push: BEML Collaborates with DIAT for Cutting-Edge Research and Talent Development
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Pune: In a major step towards strengthening India’s self-reliance in Defence and Aerospace technologies, BEML Limited, a leading public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, and the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), a premier deemed university, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote joint innovation, advanced research, and academic collaboration.

MoU Exchanged to Foster Defence Innovation and Academic Synergy

The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Mr. Shantanu Roy, Chairman & Managing Director, BEML Ltd., and Dr. BHVS Narayana Murthy, Vice Chancellor, DIAT.

The agreement was formally signed by Mr. M.G.G. Raju, Executive Director (HR), BEML Ltd., and Prof. (Dr.) Sangeeta Kale, Dean – Sponsored Research, DIAT.

The event also saw participation from senior leadership of both institutions, including Dr. Shailendra V. Gade, Advisor, BEML, and Prof. Suwarna Datar, Dean – Industry, Training & Placements, DIAT.

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Focus Areas: Frontier Technologies and Skill Development

The strategic partnership aims to collaborate on:

Advanced research in frontier technologies such as:

  • Robotics
  • Quantum Communication
  • Aerospace Systems
  • Next-generation Defence and Marine Technologies
  • Academic collaboration, including:
  • Postgraduate and Doctoral programs
  • Sponsored research

White papers, case studies, and policy frameworks

Skill and knowledge exchange, through:

  • Capsule programs
  • Industry immersion
  • Internships for DIAT scholars at BEML
  • BEML-sponsored doctoral enrolments

CMD Shantanu Roy: “A Step Towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence”

Commenting on the MoU, Mr. Shantanu Roy, CMD of BEML, stated:

This collaboration represents a significant step in strengthening India’s self-reliance in Defence and Aerospace. By combining BEML’s industrial expertise with DIAT’s academic and research capabilities, we aim to create future-ready technologies and cultivate a knowledge ecosystem that fuels innovation for national security and global competitiveness.”

About BEML Limited

A ‘Schedule A’ Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, BEML operates in three strategic sectors — Defence & Aerospace, Mining & Construction, and Rail & Metro. With a robust manufacturing footprint and R&D base across Bengaluru, KGF, Mysore, and Palakkad, BEML has a legacy of over six decades of excellence in engineering and innovation.

About Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT)

An autonomous institution under the Ministry of Defence, DIAT is a centre of excellence in defence technology and applied research. It offers specialized PG and Ph.D. programs and plays a key role in training scientists and officers across India’s strategic establishments.

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