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engaluru, November 21, 2022: The Export Manufacturing Strategic Business Unit of the Bangalore Complex of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited bagged 2 awards at the National Productivity Summit organised by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) on November 18-19, 2022. BEL received the Champion of Champions Award (First Prize) and the Vox Populi (Voice of the Audience) Award for outstanding contribution to raising manufacturing productivity. The prize winning team consisted of Mr Premkumar D, Mr Nagendra Babu R, Mr Deepak G H, Ms Kalyani B, Mr Changappa N R and Mr Anjan K N of Export Manufacturing SBU, Bangalore Complex, BEL.

The award winning case study focussed on how defence major BEL entered into the field of manufacturing ICU ventilators for the first time and took up the challenge to manufacture 30,000 ICU ventilators in a record time of 90 days, against all unprecedented odds during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Government of India reposed confidence in BEL and its agile production system capability when it placed an order for 30,000 ICU ventilators. Manufacturing these ventilators was undertaken during the lockdown period. BEL received immense support from various government agencies to resolve the supply chain disruptions. The project was taken up in the first week of April 2020 and the production of 30,000 Ventilators was successfully completed on August 14, 2020, surmounting many challenges.

Some of the key challenges faced by BEL were: BEL entered into critical care medical equipment manufacturing with no prior experience / domain knowledge / infrastructure; Design to Delivery of 30,000 ventilators in a short span of 90 days; importing critical components with export restriction and overseas domestic demand, dynamic pricing and unpredictable lead times; sub-contracting of work packages from MSMEs due to the nation- wide lockdown; logistics issues due to cross border and inter-State traffic closure, etc; meeting various technical parameters during concurrent production phase since the CV 200 Ventilator was continuously being upgraded by the design teams (DRDO, Skanray and BEL) to cater to indigenization efforts of critical components; Clinical trials and approvals by DGHS as the CV200 was a new launch; realignment of manufacturing facility to meet production of medical grade ICU Ventilator in lieu of defence products.

The approach adopted by BEL which led to success include: Creation of War Room for making faster and dynamic decisions; ToT partners’ identification and co-location of BEL and ToT teams; infrastructure creation / realignment; formation of cross-functional task force teams with specific tasks; obtaining statutory certifications; multiple / alternate sourcing for critical and long lead parts; timely indigenisation of imported parts; production at multiple business units; online training of medical professionals on use of the ventilator; pan India installation network.

Complete involvement of top management, resource optimization and total employee involvement led to the success of this mammoth project in a record time. This success has inspired BEL to diversify into the field of medical electronics.

Photo Caption:
The BEL team from Export Manufacturing SBU of Bangalore Complex receiving the IMTMA Productivity Awards.

Bengaluru/Ghaziabad, December 21, 2022: The Ghaziabad Unit of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has donated an Apheresis machine to the blood bank of MMG District Hospital, Ghaziabad, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.

General V K Singh, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highway, inaugurated the machine installed at the hospital on December 20, 2022. Mr Vikramaditya Singh Malik, Chief Development Officer, Dr Bhavtosh Shankhdhar, Chief Medical Officer, Ghaziabad, Dr Manoj Chaturvedi, CMS MMG Hospital, Mr Giriraja N, General Manager (DCCS/BEL-Ghaziabad), Mr Chetan Auti Patil, Sr DGM (HR)/BEL-Ghaziabad, Ms Aparna Tiwari, Sr DGM (CSR)/BEL-Ghaziabad, doctors and senior officers were present.

The Apheresis is a high-end machine used for assistance in blood component therapy. The machine takes blood from the donor and separates it into different components: platelets, plasma, white and red blood cells, using a single-use kit for each donor. Only those components required for the patient are finally extracted and remaining components are returned to the donor. The machine is best utilised for treatment of Anaemia (RBC), Dengue (platelets) and COVID (plasma). At MMG Hospital, a team of doctors have been trained to operate the machine. Apheresis was hitherto not available in Government hospitals in Ghaziabad, and patients were being treated manually.

BEL-Ghaziabad is engaged in many significant CSR projects in the areas of health care, education, sanitation, vocational skill development, etc, all of which are aimed at the development and well-being of the society at large.

Bengaluru, November 21, 2022: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has acknowledged the efforts by BEL in implementation of the Public Procurement Policy of the Government on India. Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was conferred Certificate of Appreciation for the highest procurement amongst Navratna CPSEs from women entrepreneurs under MSME category during the finanacial year 2021- 22. The award also acknowledges the efforts taken by BEL towards the mandate of implementation of Public Procurement Policy of the Government of India.

The award was conferred on BEL during the CPSE Conclave on Public Procurement Policy organized by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India, on November 18, 2022, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The CPSE Conclave was inaugurated by Mr Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma, Minister of State of MSME. The theme of the conclave was ‘Resilience to Resurgence.’

The award was received by Mr Manoj Yadav, Additional General Manager (Management Services), on behalf of BEL.

Photo Caption: Mr Manoj Yadav, Additional General Manager (Management Services), receiving the Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of BEL, at the CPSE Conclave on Public Procurement Policy.

Bengaluru, November 18, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an MoU with Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), a Defence PSU, to jointly address the requirements of Indian Defence and Export markets. The MoU aims at leveraging the complementary strengths and capabilities of BEL and AWEIL to address domestic and export opportunities in the areas of Air Defence, Artillery Gun Systems, Medium Caliber Weapons, Small Arms and related systems.

Mr Dinesh Kumar Batra, then CMD, BEL, and Mr Ravin Kulshrestha, Director (Finance), AWEIL, exchanged the MoU signed between BEL and AWEIL at Defexpo 2022, in the presence of Mr Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, Director (Other Units), Mr Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), and other senior officers of BEL and AWEIL. About AWEIL

AWEIL, one of the seven DPSUs formed by the corporatisation of the erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), is a Government of India Enterprise under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. It has been incorporated as a Company under Companies Act, 2013, and is engaged in the design, development and manufacture of Defence systems such as Small Arms, Medium Caliber Weapons, Air Defence, Artillery Gun Systems, Ammunition Hardware, etc.

About BEL

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) is a Navratna DPSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, established in 1954 at Bengaluru, to cater to the strategic needs of the Indian Defence services. Over the years, BEL has grown into a multi- product, multi-technology, multi-unit company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, supply and support of a wide range of Defence electronics products, systems, strategic components, services and select non-defence products, servicing the needs of customers in India and abroad.

BEL has a strong presence in Radar and Fire Control Systems, Weapon Systems, Communication, Network Centric Systems (C4I), Electronic Warfare Systems, Avionics, Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems & Sonars, Electro-Optics, Tank Electronics, Homeland Security, Gun Upgrades, Strategic Components, etc. BEL has been continuously striving to expand its solutions for the Non-Defence domain like EVMs, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage products, Smart Cities, Jammers, Software, etc. Further, BEL has diversified into Arms & Ammunitions, Seekers & Missiles, Unmanned Systems, Network & Cyber security, Medical Electronics, Space Electronics, EV, Railway/Metro and Civil Aviation to address emerging opportunities.

Photo caption: Mr Dinesh Kumar Batra, then CMD, BEL, and Mr Ravin Kulshrestha, Director (Finance), AWEIL, exchange the MoU signed between BEL and AWEIL at Defexpo 2022, in the presence of Mr Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, Director (Other Units), Mr Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), and other senior officers of BEL and AWEIL.

Bengaluru, November 18, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed a MoU with IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation for co-operation in the field of Distributed Acoustic Sensing. The MoU aims at leveraging the complementary strengths and capabilities of BEL and IITM to develop the technology of Distributed Acoustic Sensing. It will also enable BEL and IITM in addressing future business in perimeter security domain.

About IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is a company Registered under Companies Act 2013. Pravartak is a Section 8 company created by Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) with an aim to promote science, research and development. A Department of Science and Technology-sponsored hub, it will promote the science, research and development of Cyber Physical System.

About BEL

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), a Navratna DPSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, established in 1954 at Bengaluru, to meet the needs of the Indian defence services for electronics Equipment’s, Systems and Services. Over the years BEL has grown into a multi-product, multi-technology, multi-unit company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, supply and support of wide range of defence electronics products, systems, strategic components, services and select non defence products, servicing the needs of customers in India and abroad.

BEL has a strong presence in Radar and Fire Control Systems, Weapon Systems, Communication, Network Centric Systems (C4I), Electronic Warfare Systems, Avionics, Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems & Sonars, Electro-Optics, Tank Electronics, Homeland Security, Gun Upgrades, Strategic Components etc. BEL has been continuously striving to expand its solutions for the Non-Defence domain like EVMs, Renewable energy, Energy storage products, Smart Cities, Jammers, Software, etc.

Further BEL has diversified into Arms & Ammunitions, Seekers & Missiles, Unmanned Systems, Network & Cyber security, Medical Electronics, Space Electronics, EV, Railway/Metro, Civil Aviations to meet the customer requirement and address the emerging opportunities.

Bengaluru, November 18, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed a Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LATOT) with Combat Aircraft Systems Development and Integration Centre (CASDIC), DRDO, for transfer of technology of Digital Radar Warning Receiver. This is a state-of-the-art, airborne Electronic Warfare system which would provide versatile Situational Awareness to a fighter platform in a dense signal scenario, offering excellent sensitivity, good parameter measurement accuracy and high Probability of Intercept against dense signal.

The LATOT will enable BEL to manufacture and supply Digital Radar Warning Receivers to the Indian Armed Forces. Through this, CASDIC will transfer complete details of the technical know-how, testing and maintenance method for quality assurance to BEL with requisite data on the functioning of the product.

About CASDIC, DRDO

CASDIC is a laboratory under DRDO, MoD, GoI, specialising in the area of systems and solutions for fighter aircraft.

About BEL

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) is a Navratna DPSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, established in 1954 at Bengaluru, to cater to the strategic needs of the Indian Defence services. Over the years, BEL has grown into a multi- product, multi-technology, multi-unit company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, supply and support of a wide range of Defence electronics products, systems, strategic components, services and select non-defence products, servicing the needs of customers in India and abroad.

BEL has a strong presence in Radar and Fire Control Systems, Weapon Systems, Communication, Network Centric Systems (C4I), Electronic Warfare Systems, Avionics, Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems & Sonars, Electro-Optics, Tank Electronics, Homeland Security, Gun Upgrades, Strategic Components, etc. BEL has been continuously striving to expand its solutions for the Non-Defence domain like EVMs, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage products, Smart Cities, Jammers, Software, etc. Further, BEL has diversified into Arms & Ammunitions, Seekers & Missiles, Unmanned Systems, Network & Cyber Security, Medical Electronics, Space Electronics, EV, Railway/Metro and Civil Aviation to address emerging opportunities.

November 18, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an LAToT with the Research and Development Establishment (Engineers), Pune, a DRDO lab, for the manufacturing and integration of Unexploded Ordnance Handling Robot.

Remotely operated vehicle UXOR has been designed for handling and diffusing the unexploded ordnances (UXOs). It is capable of handling and diffusing unexploded air dropped bombs. UXOR can be utilised to remotely approach the UXO and defuse it. It is based on heavy duty-compact all terrain platform, equipped with Robotic Arm, Abrasive Water Jet Cutting Machine, etc. It can also be controlled remotely.

The MoU will also enable BEL to expand its product portfolio of Remotely Operated Vehicles and further enhance its expertise in the field of unexploded ordnance handling devices.

About R&DE (E), DRDO

R&DE (E), DRDO, is engaged in the indigenous development of various engineering systems for all the three wings of the Indian Defence Forces. R&DE (E) has developed and delivered combat engineering systems like military bridging, mine-warfare and allied systems, ground support systems and launchers for weapon programs and field defence and NBC collective-protection system. It is also working in the areas of robotics, composite products and micro-electro-mechanical systems.

About BEL

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), a Navratna DPSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, established in 1954 at Bengaluru, to meet the needs of the Indian defence services for electronics Equipment’s, Systems and Services. Over the years BEL has grown into a multi-product, multi-technology, multi-unit company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, supply and support of wide range of defence electronics products, systems, strategic components, services and select non defence products, servicing the needs of customers in India and abroad.

BEL has a strong presence in Radar and Fire Control Systems, Weapon Systems, Communication, Network Centric Systems (C4I), Electronic Warfare Systems, Avionics, Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems & Sonars, Electro-Optics, Tank Electronics, Homeland Security, , Gun Upgrades, Strategic Components etc. BEL has been continuously striving to expand its solutions for the Non-Defence domain like EVMs, Renewable energy, Energy storage products, Smart Cities, Jammers, Software, etc.

Further BEL has diversified into Arms & Ammunitions, Seekers & Missiles, Unmanned Systems, Network & Cyber security, Medical Electronics, Space Electronics, EV, Railway/Metro, Civil Aviations to meet the customer requirement and address the emerging opportunities.

Bengaluru, November 18, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an LAToT with the Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), a DRDO lab, for the manufacturing of Multi kW Beam Directed Optical Channel (BDOC). The “Multi-kilo Watt Beam Directing Optical Channel” is the core of any Laser DEW system. Beam Directing Optical Channel is a complex system of precisely placed lenses and mirrors capable of handling high power laser. It is responsible for delivering very accurate, focused and stabilised laser beam on to the target.

The signing of this LAToT will enable BEL to undertake manufacturing of “Multi-kilo Watt Beam Directing Optical Channel”at its state-of-the-art Pune manufacturing facility, where various high-end and mission-critical EO and laser systems are being manufactured for the past three decades.

About CHESS, DRDO

CHESS, DRDO is engaged in the development of High Energy Weapon Systems. Its primary focus is in the research and development of various laser materials, components and laser systems including high power laser. It has already developed and delivered directed energy weapon system based on high-power laser technology.

About BEL

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), a Navratna DPSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, established in 1954 at Bengaluru, to meet the needs of the Indian defence services for electronics Equipment’s, Systems and Services. Over the years BEL has grown into a multi-product, multi-technology, multi-unit company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, supply and support of wide range of defence electronics products, systems, strategic components, services and select non defence products, servicing the needs of customers in India and abroad. BEL has a strong presence in Radar and Fire Control Systems, Weapon Systems, Communication, Network Centric Systems (C4I), Electronic Warfare Systems, Avionics, Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems & Sonars, Electro-Optics, Tank Electronics, Homeland Security, Gun Upgrades, Strategic Components, etc. BEL has been continuously striving to expand its solutions for the Non-Defence domain like EVMs, Renewable energy, Energy storage products, Smart Cities, Jammers, and Software etc.

Further BEL has diversified into Arms & Ammunitions, Seekers & Missiles, Unmanned Systems, Network & Cyber security, Medical Electronics, Space Electronics, EV, Railway/Metro, Civil Aviations to meet the customer requirement and address the emerging opportunities.

Bengaluru, November 18, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an MoU with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL/AVANI), a Defence PSU, to jointly address the requirements of Indian Defence and Export markets.

The MoU aims at leveraging the complementary strengths and capabilities of BEL and AVNL (AVANI) to address domestic and export opportunities in the areas of Combat Vehicles, Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs), Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) and related systems.

Mr Dinesh Kumar Batra, then CMD, BEL, and Mr A N Srivastava, CMD, AVNL/AVANI, exchanged the MoU signed between BEL and AVANI at Defexpo 2022, in the presence of Mr Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, Director (Other Units), BEL, Mr Sanjay Dwivedi, Director (Operations), AVNL, Mr Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), BEL, Mr Manoj Kumar, Executive Director, BEL, and other senior officers of BEL and AVANI.

About AVNL/AVANI

AVNL is a Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India (carved out of the erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board), and possesses modern infrastructure and capability of designing and building sophisticated Armoured Fighting Vehicles such as Tanks, Infantry Combat Vehicle, Mine Protected Vehicles (MPV), Logistics Vehicles, etc. AVNL has the complete wherewithal for manufacturing of T-72 and T-90 Tanks, MBT Arjun, Bridge Layer Tank, Trawl, BMP- II & its variants, MPV 4×4, MPV 6×6, Stallion 5/7.5 T, LPTA 2.5 T, Close Range Naval Gun (CRN-91), Naval Decoy Launcher Kavach, High Power Engines and Transmission Assemblies for all these vehicles.

About BEL

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) is a Navratna DPSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, established in 1954 at Bengaluru, to cater to the strategic needs of the Indian Defence services. Over the years, BEL has grown into a multi- product, multi-technology, multi-unit company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, supply and support of a wide range of Defence electronics products, systems, strategic components, services and select non-defence products, servicing the needs of customers in India and abroad.

BEL has a strong presence in Radar and Fire Control Systems, Weapon Systems, Communication, Network Centric Systems (C4I), Electronic Warfare Systems, Avionics, Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems & Sonars, Electro-Optics, Tank Electronics, Homeland Security, Gun Upgrades, Strategic Components, etc. BEL has been continuously striving to expand its solutions for the Non-Defence domain like EVMs, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage products, Smart Cities, Jammers, Software, etc. Further, BEL has diversified into Arms & Ammunitions, Seekers & Missiles, Unmanned Systems, Network & Cyber security, Medical Electronics, Space Electronics, EV, Railway/Metro and Civil Aviation to address emerging opportunities.

Photo caption: Mr Dinesh Kumar Batra, then CMD, BEL, and Mr A N Srivastava, CMD, AVNL/AVANI, exchanged the MoU signed between BEL and AVANI at Defexpo 2022, in the presence of Mr Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, Director (Other Units), BEL, Mr Sanjay Dwivedi, Director (Operations), AVNL, Mr Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), BEL, Mr Manoj Kumar, Executive Director, BEL, and other senior officers of BEL and AVANI.

Bengaluru, November 18, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an LAToT with DRDO labs DRDL, Hyderabad, and IRDE, Dehradun, for the manufacture of Laser Based End Game Fuze (LBEGF).

Laser Based End Game Fuze is a sub-system of a missile, used to generate detonation pulse at detection of target of interest. It is an assembly of Laser Proximity Sensor and End Game Processor. Laser Proximity Sensor is used to measure target range and sector information, while End Game processor processes the range data provided by LPF using algorithm and produce detonation pulse.

Signing of this LAToT will enable BEL to undertake manufacturing of LBEGF at its state- of-the-art facility at Pune, where various high-end and mission-critical EO and laser systems are being manufactured for the past three decades.

About DRDL, DRDO

Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) is responsible for the design and development of state-of-the-art Missile Systems and technologies required for the defence of the country. DRDL is working on several technologies required for missiles and strategic systems including Aerodynamics and Airframe Design, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Solid, Liquid, Ramjet and Scramjet Propulsion, Precision Fabrication, Systems Analysis, as well as Command and Control systems for missile based weapon systems.

About IRDE, DRDO

Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE) is engaged in research, design, development and technology transfer in optical and electro-optical instrumentation primarily for the Defence Services.

About BEL

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) is a Navratna DPSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, established in 1954 at Bengaluru, to cater to the strategic needs of the Indian Defence services. Over the years, BEL has grown into a multi- product, multi-technology, multi-unit company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, supply and support of a wide range of Defence electronics products, systems, strategic components, services and select non-defence products, servicing the needs of customers in India and abroad.

BEL has a strong presence in Radar and Fire Control Systems, Weapon Systems, Communication, Network Centric Systems (C4I), Electronic Warfare Systems, Avionics, Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems & Sonars, Electro-Optics, Tank Electronics, Homeland Security, Gun Upgrades, Strategic Components, etc. BEL has been continuously striving to expand its solutions for the Non-Defence domain like EVMs, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage products, Smart Cities, Jammers, Software, etc. Further, BEL has diversified into Arms & Ammunitions, Seekers & Missiles, Unmanned Systems, Network & Cyber security, Medical Electronics, Space Electronics, EV, Railway/Metro and Civil Aviation to address emerging opportunities.