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Bengaluru, October 10, 2025: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading Indian aerospace and defence company, and CSIR-Central Electronic Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), a constituent research laboratory of CSIR engaged in R&D of a wide range of electronics products/systems, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design and development of Microwave Vacuum Electron Devices (MVEDs), RF and MW products, futuristic Antennas, MEMS based products for radar, communication, space and other defence applications. This strategic partnership aims to strengthen efforts towards fostering indigenous design in advanced technology domains critical to national defence.

Mrs Niti Pandit, General Manager (Strategic Planning), BEL, and Dr Niraj Sinha, Principal Scientist, CSIR-CEERI, exchanged the MoU documents on the Foundation Day of CSIR-CEERI in the presence of senior officials from BEL and CSIR-CEERI, at CEERI Institute Pilani, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan.

 About CSIR-Central Electronic Engineering Research Institute

CSIR-Central Electronic Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI) is a premier research institution in the country and a constituent national laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). An autonomous institution registered as a Society under the provisions of Societies Registration Act 1860, it functions under the aegis of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, having its office at Pilani, Rajasthan, India. Established in the year 1953, CSIR-CEERI is engaged in R&D of a wide range of electronics products/systems.

Bengaluru/Kozhikode, October 17, 2025: Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL), a leading Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, and The Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode (IIMK), one of India’s premier management institutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance leadership development, management expertise, and business acumen among BEL executives.

The MoU envisions a series of customised Professional Post Graduate Diploma (PPGD) programmes designed by IIM-Kozhikode to nurture a capable and future-ready talent pool within BEL. In the initial phase, the collaboration will focus on themes such as Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management and General Management, and then expand to add other themes as per the requirement of BEL and the evolving business landscape. These programmes aim to equip BEL executives with cutting-edge management learning, strategic thinking abilities, and domain-enriching expertise that align with BEL’s long-term growth and leadership vision in an increasingly dynamic and competitive environment.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Mr N Vikraman, Director (HR), BEL and Prof Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM-Kozhikode. Senior officials from both organisations were also present at the signing ceremony.

Directors from both organisations expressed their delight over this landmark MoU, noting that the collaboration marked a significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between BEL & IIM-K and reflected a shared commitment to nurturing leadership in India’s strategic sectors. The Professional Post Graduate Diploma Programme series has been carefully curated to help BEL professionals grow into mindful, resilient, and visionary leaders who can steer the organisation through the challenges of a rapidly changing business and defence landscape.

Bengaluru/Nimmaluru, October 16, 2025: The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today dedicated the Advanced Night Vision Products Factory established by Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at Nimmaluru, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, at an investment of around Rs. 362 Crore.

Shri N Chadrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri S Abdul Nazeer, Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh, and Shri Pawan Kalyan, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, graced the occasion. Shri Manoj Jain, CMD, BEL, and Shri Jitendra Singh, GM (DCCS), BEL, were also present.

This defence production facility fulfils the Indian Defence requirements of night enablement by manufacturing advanced Electro Optic systems, Infrared Seekers for indigenously developed missiles and different types of anti drone systems, reinforcing self-reliance in defence production and promoting skilled employment in the region.

The Nimmaluru plant focuses primarily on the production of night vision devices such as Image Intensifiers, Thermal Imaging Systems and other electro-optical products which are crucial for surveillance, reconnaissance and combat operations of the Defence forces in low-light and nighttime conditions.

Spanning 50 acres of land, the new facility is designed to support the most advanced manufacturing processes. It incorporates key considerations in its design, including efficient material and manpower movement, and integration of Industry 4.0 technologies, all aimed at improving productivity, reducing lead time and ensuring high-quality output in the production of night vision systems. It has a Clean Room area of 5,800 Sqm, a critical feature for ensuring contamination-free environment for the assembly and testing of sensitive opto-electronic components.

This expansion represents a significant step forward in BEL’s efforts to become a global leader in opto-electronics, particularly in the development of next-generation night vision technologies that are essential for modern defence forces.

Bengaluru, October 15, 2025: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs. 592 Crore since the last disclosure on 29^th  September 2025. Major orders received include tank subsystems and overhauling, communication equipment, combat management system, ship data network, train collision avoidance system (Kavach), laser dazzler, jammers, upgrades, spares, services, etc.

Bengaluru, September 29, 2025: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs. 1,092 Crore since the last disclosure on 16th September 2025. Major orders received include EW System Upgrade, Defence Network Upgrade, Tank Sub Systems, TR Modules, Communication Equipment, EVM, Spares, Services, etc.

Bengaluru, September 16, 2025: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs. 712 Crore since the last disclosure on 1st September 2025. Major orders received include IT Infra & Cyber Security Solution, ESM Systems, Block Chain Solution Platform, Communication Equipment, Spares, Services, etc.

Bengaluru, August 19, 2025: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading Indian aerospace and defence company, and Centum Electronics Limited (CENTUM), 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 specifically targeting critical technology domains such as Electronic Warfare (EW), radar systems and secure military communications. This strategic partnership aims to strengthen efforts towards fostering indigenous design and production capabilities in advanced technology domains critical to national defence.

Mr Suresh Kumar K V, Director (Marketing), BEL, and Mr Apparao V Mallavarapu, CMD, CENTUM, exchanged the MoU documents today in the presence of Mr Manoj Jain, CMD, BEL, and Dr Vinod Chippalkatti, President, Centum Electronics Limited, at BEL Corporate Office.

About Bharat Electronics Limited

BEL, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government 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 the domains of 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.

About Centum Electronics Limited

Founded in 1994, Centum Electronics Limited is an Indian multinational company specialising in Electronic System Design and Manufacturing. Headquartered in Bangalore, India, Centum has built a global presence with offices and operations across North America, EMEA and Asia, and is exporting to over 20 countries across the world. The company has established itself as a key partner to Fortune 500 companies and India’s defence and space ecosystem, supporting organisations such as DRDO, various Defence PSUs and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Centum operates multiple facilities in Bangalore, Paris, Toulouse, Lyon, Brussels and Montreal, and is equipped to handle the end-to-end development lifecycle — from design and engineering to testing and volume production —across hardware, embedded software and mechanical systems. Its capabilities span complex electronics for mission-critical applications, enabling it to deliver robust, reliable and innovative solutions to customers in aerospace, defence, space, industrial and medical domains.

Bengaluru, July 28, 2025: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has achieved Revenue from operations of Rs. 4416.83 Cr, registering a growth of 5.19% during the 1^st Quarter of FY 2025-26 over the Revenue from operations of Rs. 4198.77 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Profit Before Tax (PBT) during the 1^st Quarter of FY 2025-26 stood at
Rs. 1289.24 Cr, with a growth of 24.28% over the Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 1037.34 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Profit After Tax (PAT) during the 1^st Quarter of FY 2025-26 stood at Rs. 969.13 Cr, with a growth of 24.87% over the Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 776.14 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

The order book position of the company as on 1^st July 2025 stood at Rs. 74859 Cr.

Bengaluru, July 25, 2025: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence valued at Rs. 1,640 Cr (excluding taxes) for supply of Air Defence Fire Control Radars to Indian Army. These indigenous radars designed by DRDO and manufactured by BEL provide effective defence against air threats during day and night under all weather conditions. These radars having inbuilt ECM capabilities are used for surveillance, acquisition, tracking of air targets and control of air defence guns for effective neutralisation. The system is modular by design and is easy to deploy, operate and maintain.

Bengaluru, July 25, 2025: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs. 563 Crore since the last disclosure on 30^th June 2025. Major orders received include National Maritime Domain Awareness, Inertial Navigation System for guns, Communication equipment, Active Antenna Array unit, Satcom Interception System, Seekers, Target Acquisition System, Jammers, Spares, Services, etc.