New Delhi: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RRP Electronics Limited and RRP Defense Limited, part of the RRP Group, to jointly pursue opportunities in semiconductors, electro-optics, unmanned systems and other advanced defence technologies.
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The collaboration aims to leverage BEL’s expertise in defence electronics and mission-critical systems along with RRP Electronics’ semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and RRP Defense’s strengths in electro-optical systems and UAV platforms.
Under the agreement, the partners will jointly identify, design and develop technologies for defence and strategic applications, including high-precision electro-optical systems such as surveillance systems and weapon sights, semiconductor devices, and next-generation unmanned solutions.
The partnership is expected to support India’s indigenisation push and strengthen its defence technology ecosystem, while also unlocking export opportunities in line with the Ministry of Defence’s policies.
The MoU was exchanged between Niti Pandit, GM (Strategic Planning), BEL, and Rajendra Chodankar, Founder and Chairman of RRP Group, in the presence of Manoj Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of BEL, along with senior officials from both organisations.
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Commenting on the development, Manoj Jain said the collaboration marks a significant step towards strengthening the Indian defence ecosystem by combining capabilities in defence electronics, semiconductors, electro-optics and unmanned systems to deliver cutting-edge indigenous solutions.
Rajendra Chodankar said the partnership with BEL will accelerate efforts to advance India’s defence technological base and support long-term national interests through innovation and collaboration.
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