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		<title>BEL secures manufacturing license for its RxT17 Hemodialysis Machine</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bengaluru, April 3, 2026: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has obtained the Licence to Manufacture (for sale/distribution) its indigenously developed Hemodialysis machine, BEL RxT17. BEL RxT17, designed by M/s Renalyx and to be manufactured by BEL, is one of India’s first indigenous Hemodialysis machines, a significant milestone for India’s Medtech sector. It is [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Bengaluru, April 3, 2026: </strong>Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has obtained the Licence to Manufacture (for sale/distribution) its indigenously developed Hemodialysis machine, BEL RxT17.</p>
<p><strong>BEL RxT17,</strong> <strong>designed by M/s Renalyx and to be manufactured by BEL, is one of India’s first indigenous Hemodialysis machines, a significant milestone for </strong>India’s Medtech sector. It is a boon for patients suffering from chronic renal failure, facilitating safe, efficient and high-quality dialysis therapy. The <strong>Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) granted BEL the manufacturing license after the compliance audit for Class C regulatory requirements</strong> pertaining to high-risk device safety and performance standards. <strong>BEL RxT17</strong> is <strong>CE Certified, c</strong>onfirming compliance with European safety, health and environmental standards, and enabling its global market acceptance.</p>
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<p>Driven by a surge in the cases of End-Stage Renal Disease, the demand for dialysis is increasing rapidly in India, and the BEL RxT17 aims to improve accessibility and affordability of dialysis care.</p>
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<p>BEL RxT17 <strong>f</strong>eatures a colour touchscreen display that provides an a<strong>dvanced user interface</strong> with real-time information on device status, readings and active alarms. It is equipped with both audio and visual alarms for critical conditions. The machine is designed to be compatible with all standard pharmacy consumables and disposables, ensuring seamless integration into existing hospital workflows. Its simple design focuses on ease of maintenance and straightforward operation for healthcare providers.</p>
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<p>BEL RxT17 reduces dependence on imported dialysis machines and strengthens India’s domestic Medtech manufacturing ecosystem. It is a step toward <strong>building globally competitive, high-quality medical technologies in India, in line with the Government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. </strong></p>
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		<title>BEL receives orders worth Rs.6795 Cr</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bengaluru, March 31, 2026: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs. 6795 Crores since the last disclosure on 30th March 2026. Orders received include mountain radars from MoD, Avionics package for LCA from HAL, major export order for communication equipment, electronic fuzes, strategic components, upgrades, spares, services, [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Bengaluru, March 31, 2026:</strong> Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs. 6795 Crores since the last disclosure on 30th March 2026.</p>
<p>Orders received include mountain radars from MoD, Avionics package for LCA from HAL, major export order for communication equipment, electronic fuzes, strategic components, upgrades, spares, services, etc.</p>
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		<title>BEL achieves record turnover of Rs.26,750 Crores</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:56:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bengaluru, April 1, 2026: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has achieved a turnover of around Rs.26,750 Cr (Provisional &#38; Unaudited), during the Financial Year 2025-26, against the previous year’s turnover of Rs.23,024 Cr registering a growth of 16.2%. This includes Export sales of around US$ 141.9 Million during FY 2025-26, as against the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Bengaluru, April 1, 2026:</strong> Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has achieved a turnover of <strong>around Rs.26,750 Cr </strong>(Provisional &amp; Unaudited), during the Financial Year 2025-26, against the previous year’s turnover of Rs.23,024 Cr registering a growth of <strong>16.2%.</strong> This includes Export sales of around US$ 141.9 Million during FY 2025-26, as against the previous year’s export turnover of US$ 106.17 Million, registering a growth of 33.65%.</p>
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<p>During the fiscal year 2025-26, BEL secured orders worth Rs.30,000 Cr including export orders worth USD 346 Million. Some of the major orders received during the year in defence include Avionics for LCA, Mountain Radars, EW suite for Helicopters, Air Defence Radars, EOIR Payloads for Airborne  and Naval platforms, EW systems for Naval platforms, Fire Control &amp; Sighting System for Tanks, Mobile Communication Terminal, Network systems, Counter Unmanned Aerial System, Upgrades, Spares and Services.</p>
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<p>The major orders in non-defence sector include communication equipment, IT Infra for AIIMS, Airport Surveillance Radars, Software solutions, Automatic Train Supervision System, EVM, etc. On the export front, the major orders received include communication equipment, Satellite communication network, TR modules, electronic fuzes, drones, etc. With this, the total Order Book of BEL, as on 1<sup>st </sup>April 2026, stands at around Rs.74000 Cr including an Export Order Book of USD 495 Million.</p>
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<p>Shri Manoj Jain, Chairman &amp; Managing Director, BEL, said: “The geopolitical incidents during the year and ongoing conflict in West Asia has highlighted the need for self-reliance in strategic sectors and the importance of a resilient domestic industrial defence ecosystem. BEL remains well-positioned to effectively navigate these challenges through its expertise across multiple technologies and platforms, strong order book, diversified portfolio, modernised manufacturing facilities and proven execution capabilities. BEL continues to focus on indigenisation by reducing dependency on imports and strengthening domestic supply chains, while simultaneously focusing on future-ready technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Advanced Electronic Warfare &amp; Communication Systems, and Autonomous Platforms. These strategic initiatives will enable BEL to capture emerging opportunities in both domestic and global markets.</p>
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		<title>BEL receives orders worth Rs. 1660 Cr</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bengaluru, March 30, 2026: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs. 1660 Crore since the last disclosure on 17th March 2026. Major orders received include satellite communication network, electronic warfare systems, communication equipment, avionics, software solutions, munitions, EVM, strategic components, upgrades, spares, services, etc.]]></description>
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<p>Major orders received include satellite communication network, electronic warfare systems, communication equipment, avionics, software solutions, munitions, EVM, strategic components, upgrades, spares, services, etc.</p>
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		<title>BEL and RRP Group sign strategic MoU to advance collaboration in Semiconductor, Unmanned Systems and Electro-Optics</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bengaluru, March 24, 2026: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RRP Electronics Limited and RRP Defense Limited, both part of the RRP Group, a leading integrated technology company specializing in advanced manufacturing of semiconductors and Aerospace &#38; Defense systems, to jointly pursue business opportunities in the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Bengaluru, March 24, 2026:</strong> Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RRP Electronics Limited and RRP Defense Limited, both part of the RRP Group, a leading integrated technology company specializing in advanced manufacturing of semiconductors and Aerospace &amp; Defense systems, to jointly pursue business opportunities in the domains of Semiconductors, Electro-Optics, Unmanned Systems and other advanced Defence technologies.<br />
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This collaboration marks a significant milestone in India’s Defence technology landscape, reinforcing national objectives focused on indigenisation and capability acceleration.<br />
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The MoU brings to the table BEL’s decades of experience in developing advanced electronics and mission-critical systems for Defence and strategic applications, RRP Electronics Ltd’s semiconductor manufacturing expertise, and RRP Defense Ltd’s capabilities in Electro-Optical (EO) systems &amp; UAV platforms, to advance the development of high-precision EO systems (surveillance systems, weapon sights), semiconductor devices and Next Generation unmanned solutions.<br />
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Under this MoU, BEL and RRP Group will jointly identify, design and develop a range of technologies for Defence and strategic applications. This partnership is envisaged to be transformational in delivering high-quality and reliable solutions pioneering technological innovations and strengthening India’s strategic capabilities. The MoU is also expected to unlock export opportunities in line with the Ministry of Defence’s export promotion policies.<br />
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The MoU between BEL and RRP Group was exchanged between Mrs. Niti Pandit, GM (Strategic Planning, BEL) and Mr. Rajendra Chodankar (Founder &amp; Chairman &#8211; RRP group of Companies), in the presence of Mr. Manoj Jain, Chairman &amp; Managing Director-BEL, Mr. Nandha Kumar T D, GM(PDIC), Mrs. Rekha Shastry, GM(Unmanned Sys) and Mr. Dhirendra N Pandey, GM(Machilipatnam Unit).<br />
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<strong><em>Mr Manoj Jain, CMD, BEL</em></strong> <em>said: “This MoU marks a significant step in our journey towards strengthening Indian defence ecosystem. By combining BEL’s expertise in defence electronics with RRP’s capabilities in semiconductor manufacturing, Electro-Optics and UAV platforms we are confident of delivering cutting-edge, indigenous solutions that will serve both national and global requirements.”</em><br />
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<strong><em>Mr Rajendra Chodankar, Founder &amp; Chairman &#8211; RRP Group of Companies</em></strong> <em>said, “This partnership with BEL marks a forward-looking advancement in our journey to strengthen India’s defence technological base. Through collaboration with BEL that has long defined excellence in defence electronics, we will accelerate our intent to advance India’s defence ecosystem through work that is purposeful, dependable, and aligned with the nation’s long-term interests.’’</em><br />
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<strong>About Bharat Electronics Limited</strong><br />
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BEL, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defense, Government of India, is a leader in India’s Defence and strategic electronics sector. BEL is a multi-product, multi-technology, multi-unit enterprise with a portfolio of over 600 products spanning the domains of Radars &amp; Fire Control Systems, Weapon Systems, Communication &amp; Network-Centric Systems, Naval Systems, Electronic Warfare &amp; Avionics, Electro-optics, Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems, Tank Electronics &amp; Gun Upgrades, Homeland Security, civilian products and Strategic Components.<br />
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<strong>About RRP Group (RRP Electronics Ltd and RRP Defense Ltd)</strong><br />
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Headquartered in Navi Mumbai, RRP Group is an integrated technology company pioneering in cutting-edge technologies and high-tech manufacturing ecosystem across semiconductors, defence, and advanced aerospace systems. It functions through four specialized entities: RRP Electronics Limited (India&#8217;s first OSAT facility in Maharashtra), RRP S4E Innovation Ltd, RRP Drones Innovation Ltd and RRP Defense Ltd. RRP Group is specialized in offering indigenous solutions in semiconductor packaging, Electro-optics, thermal imaging and autonomous aerial systems. Through strategic global partnerships, the group delivers mission-critical solutions to India&#8217;s armed forces and key industrial sectors.</p>
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		<title>BEL receives orders worth Rs.1011 Crore</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bengaluru, March 17, 2026: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs.1011 Crore since the last disclosure on 25th February 2026. Major orders received include communication equipment, radar warning and jamming system, fire control system, electro optic sight, fire detection &#38; warning system for fighter aircraft, high energy [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Bengaluru, March 17, 2026: </strong>Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs.1011 Crore since the last disclosure on 25<sup>th</sup> February 2026.</p>
<p>Major orders received include communication equipment, radar warning and jamming system, fire control system, electro optic sight, fire detection &amp; warning system for fighter aircraft, high energy laser, automatic train supervision system, head-up display, software solutions, jammers, shelters, strategic components, upgrades, spares, services, etc.</p>
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		<title>BEL receives orders worth Rs.733 Crore</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bengaluru, February 25, 2026: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs. 733 Cr since the last disclosure on 6th February 2026. Major orders received include TR modules, communication equipment, encryptors, radars, jammers, software solutions, test equipment, upgrades, spares, services, etc.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Bengaluru, February 25, 2026: </strong>Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs. 733 Cr since the last disclosure on 6<sup>th</sup> February 2026.</p>
<p>Major orders received include TR modules, communication equipment, encryptors, radars, jammers, software solutions, test equipment, upgrades, spares, services, etc.</p>
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		<title>BEL and SASMOS sign strategic MoU to strengthen Defence indigenisation</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bengaluru, February 19, 2026: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd, a prominent player in the aerospace, defence and space sectors, on February 16, 2026, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advanced defence technologies. The MoU was exchanged by Mr Manoj Jain, CMD, BEL, and Mr HG [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Bengaluru, February 19, 2026:</strong> Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd, a prominent player in the aerospace, defence and space sectors, on February 16, 2026, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advanced defence technologies.</p>
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<p>The MoU was exchanged by Mr Manoj Jain, CMD, BEL, and Mr HG Chandrashekar, Chairman &amp; Managing Director of SASMOS, in the presence of Hon&#8217;ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, and Shri Sanjeev Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Defence Production).</p>
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<p>This strategic partnership is aligned with the Government of India&#8217;s Atmanirbhar Bharat mission and focuses on co-development and co-indigenisation in key technology domains, including Fibre Optics &amp; Photonics, Tank Electronics, Naval Systems &amp; airborne platforms. The collaboration aims to enhance India&#8217;s aerospace and defence capabilities while expanding the export potential of indigenous products and systems.</p>
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<p>Mr Manoj Jain, CMD, BEL, said: &#8220;This MoU marks a significant step in our journey towards strengthening India&#8217;s defence ecosystem. By combining BEL&#8217;s expertise in defence electronics with SASMOS&#8217;s capabilities in fibre optics and photonics, we are confident of delivering cutting-edge, indigenous solutions that will serve both national and global requirements.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Mr HG Chandrashekar, Chairman &amp; Managing Director, SASMOS, added: &#8220;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&#8217;s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>About Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)</strong></p>
<p>BEL is a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, engaged in the design, manufacture and supply of state-of-the-art equipment in the fields of Defence Communication, Radar, Naval Systems, Network Centric Systems, Weapon Systems, Electronic Warfare &amp; Avionics, Tank Electronics, Electro-optics &amp; Gun upgrades, Homeland Security, Strategic Components, etc, amongst others for use by Defence services and civilian sector.</p>
<p><strong>About SASMOS</strong></p>
<p>SASMOS is a leading Indian aerospace &amp; defence company engaged in the design, development &amp; manufacture of mission-critical Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems, Electronics Integrated Systems, Fibre Optics &amp; Photonics Systems for Aerospace and Defence applications catering to the Indian Defence ecosystem &amp; Global OEMs.</p>
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		<title>BEL and Safran sign Joint Venture Agreement and  Master Production Agreement for HAMMER Production in India</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; Bengaluru, February 17, 2026: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Safran Electronics and Defense (SED), France, today signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) to establish a Joint Venture Company (JVC) for the production of Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER) Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground Weapon in India. The operationalisation of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Bengaluru, February 17, 2026</strong>: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Safran Electronics and Defense (SED), France, today signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) to establish a Joint Venture Company (JVC) for the production of Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER) Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground Weapon in India. The operationalisation of the provisions of JVA is subject to regulatory and administrative approvals of both the countries. BEL and SED also signed a Master Production Agreement (MPA), which sets out the terms of cooperation for transfer of production of HAMMER in India.</p>
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<p>The agreements were signed by Mr Manoj Jain, CMD, BEL, and Mr Alexander Ziegler Executive Vice President and Defence Director, Safran Electronics &amp; Defense, in the presence of Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon&#8217;ble Raksha Mantri of India, and Ms Catherine Vautrin, Hon&#8217;ble Minister of the Armed Forces and Veteran Affairs of France, during the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru.</p>
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<p>The JVC, with equal shareholding between BEL and SED, will focus on the manufacturing, supply and maintenance of HAMMER to meet the operational needs of Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the spirit of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, aiming to reduce import dependency and strengthen India’s indigenous defence capabilities.</p>
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<p>The transfer of production will happen in a phased manner ensuring a stabilised production line in India. The indigenisation level will progressively increase with key sub-assemblies, electronics and mechanical parts being manufactured locally.</p>
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<p>This agreement underscores BEL&#8217;s commitment to strengthening India&#8217;s defence industrial base and aims at leveraging SED&#8217;s extensive experience in manufacturing of smart precision guided air-to-ground weapon.</p>
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<p>HAMMER is a combat-proven, precision-guided weapon system known for its high accuracy and modular design, making it adaptable for multiple platforms, including the Rafale and LCA Tejas.</p>
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<strong>About Safran Electronics and Defense (SED)</strong></p>
<p>SED has established capabilities and expertise in Smart Tactical Air to Ground Weapon: from marketing, development and manufacturing, to support during operations, of HAMMER combat proven weapon. SED is the supplier to the Indian Air Force &amp; Indian Ministry of Defence of Hammer weapon and SIGMA95 Inertial navigation systems for Combat Aircraft, among many other military equipment.</p>
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<p><strong>About BEL</strong></p>
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<p>BEL, India’s leading Defence electronics Company, is engaged in the design, manufacture and supply of state-of-the-art Radars, Missile Systems, Military Communications, Naval Systems, Electronic Warfare &amp; Avionics, C4I Systems, Electro Optics, Tank Electronics &amp; Gun/Weapon System Upgrades, Solar Systems, Electronic Components and civilian products like Electronic Voting Machine and Point of Sale device.</p>
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		<title>Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Inaugurates Centre of Excellence for AI in BEL</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bengaluru, February 16, 2026: The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri (RM), Shri Rajnath Singh, visited Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru on February 16, 2026. &#160; The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri remotely inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI) located in Pune and formally launched the company&#8217;s Artificial Intelligence Policy. &#160; During [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bengaluru, February 16, 2026: The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri (RM), Shri Rajnath Singh, visited Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru on February 16, 2026.</p>
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<p>The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri remotely inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI) located in Pune and formally launched the company&#8217;s Artificial Intelligence Policy.</p>
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<p>During the visit to BEL’s Bengaluru Complex, the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri launched the Mountain Fire Control Radar of BEL. He also inaugurated the Missile Integration facility at BEL-Bengaluru and flagged off the Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment Combat systems.</p>
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<p>The Hon’ble RM was briefed on a range of advanced indigenous defence technologies, including artificial intelligence‑based solutions developed by Indian Startups, highlighting the growing emphasis on innovation and indigenisation in the defence ecosystem.</p>
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<p>The Hon’ble RM interacted with Industry Partners – BEML, BDL, L&amp;T, MSMEs and Startups for manufacturing Missile Systems in collaboration with BEL. Interactions were also held with partners from Academia (IIT-M and IISc) for the development of advanced Indigenous technologies.</p>
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<p>During the briefing, indigenisation initiatives undertaken by Central Research Laboratories, CoE-Electronics Warfare &amp; Photonics, CoE-Communication, CoE-Radar &amp; Weapon Systems &amp; Product Development and Innovation Centre (PDIC) of BEL were showcased. Also, startups and Industry partners exhibited their products. BEL’s significant contributions towards strengthening domestic defence manufacturing and research capabilities were highlighted to the Hon’ble RM.</p>
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<p>The Hon’ble RM was also apprised of ongoing research and development activities at BEL aligned with major national defence programmes, like the Quick Reaction Surface‑to‑Air Missile Systems (QRSAM), Light Combat Aircraft Mark‑II (LCA Mk‑II), Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), Project Kusha (MR‑SAM/LR‑SAM), Counter‑Drone Systems, Naval Weapon Control Systems, etc.</p>
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<p>One of the key focuses of the briefing was the role of BEL in the indigenisation of strategic semiconductor devices, like Secure System‑on‑Chips (SoCs), Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs), and Application‑Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), aligning with the objectives of the India Semiconductor Mission and the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in critical technology domains.</p>
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<p>The briefing highlighted that indigenous research and development initiatives are enhancing operational preparedness across land, air, naval, and strategic domains, while reducing dependence on foreign technologies.</p>
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<p>The Hon’ble RM encouraged the R&amp;D community at BEL to collaborate with Startups, Industry, and Academia for agile product development using the latest technologies in AI and autonomous systems. The Hon’ble RM also stressed upon the need for BEL to prioritise cross-disciplinary collaboration, innovation, and rapid prototyping to create world-class products, aligning with the vision of a Viksit Bharat.</p>
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