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Bengaluru, November 10, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an MoU with Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for joint development of products/solutions in the area of Autonomous Navigation and associated fields.

The MoU aims at leveraging the complementary strengths and capabilities of BEL and GSL. It will enable BEL and GSL to jointly work towards development of products/solutions in the fields of autonomously navigated vessels and derivatives thereof, digital control and simulation of ships, networking of vessels and any other identified area for both Defence and civilian applications in domestic and international markets.

Mr Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), BEL, and Capt (Retd.) Jagmohan, Director (CPP&BD), Goa Shipyard Limited, exchanged the MoU signed between BEL and GSL at Defexpo 2022, in the presence of senior officers of BEL.

About Goa Shipyard Limited

GSL, a Miniratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, is one of India’s premier Defence Shipyard having modern infrastructure and capability of designing and building sophisticated high technology defence vessels with a track record of execution and timely deliveries and is presently the largest exporter of Defence ships in the Indian sub- Continent. GSL’s proven product range includes multiple variants of Offshore Patrol Vessels, Fast Patrol Vessels, Extra Fast Attack crafts, Missile Boats, Survey Vessels, LCUs, etc. GSL’s core competency is its in-house design capability with development of new designs of various platforms through its Research & Development (R&D), which has been recognised and registered as in-house R&D unit by the Dept of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. As on date, GSL has built and delivered 227 ships and over 150 GRP boats to various customers and has earned the unique distinction of delivering Quality Ships/Projects ahead of the contractual schedule.

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 Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), BEL, and Capt (Retd.) Jagmohan, Director (CPP&BD), Goa Shipyard Limited, exchanging the MoU signed between BEL and GSL at Defexpo 2022, in the presence of senior officers of BEL.

Bengaluru, November 9, 2022: Riddhi Infratel, a Ghaziabad-based cable manufacturing company has, as part of the Make-II initiative of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), indigenised the OFC Cable Assembly used in the Air Defence Radar (AD TCR) of BEL for connection between the OPS and Radar Surveillance Vehicle (RSV) shelters.

The OFC Cable Assembly, which was so far being imported, has now been fully indigenised, successfully evaluated and qualified for applicable environmental standards by Riddhi Infratel. This line replaceable unit (LRU) is a part of the DPSUs’ second positive indigenisation list.

Make-II initiatives are aimed at replacing imported items with indigenous ones, thereby increasing the indigenous content in Defence equipment and reducing cost and delivery time.

For Riddhi Infratel, the task of indigenising the OFC Cable was not devoid of challenges. The company faced many logistic issues like non-availability / shortage of raw materials, rise in prices, dearth of staff and yet managed to complete the assembly production successfully within the stipulated timelines.

Bengaluru, November 9, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an MoU with Aerosense Technologies Pvt Ltd for co-operation in the development and marketing of Drones and Soft Kill Aerial Anti Drone.

The MoU aims at leveraging the complementary strengths and capabilities of BEL and Aerosense Technologies Pvt Ltd. It will enable BEL and Aerosense Technologies Pvt Ltd to collaborate as partners for the design/development of drones and soft kill aerial anti drone systems. The MoU will also help the two companies explore marketing and sale of Drone-based solutions catering to various applications in Defence and civilian domains, for both domestic and export markets.

Mr Manoj Kumar, Executive Director, BEL, and Cmde (Retd.) K J Sharma, CEO, Aerosense Technologies Pvt Ltd, exchanged the MoU signed between BEL and Aerosense at Defexpo 2022, in the presence of Mr Pugazhenthi R, GM (HLS&SCB)/BEL-Bangalore Complex, and other senior officers of BEL.

About Aerosense Technologies

Aerosense is engaged in the development and indigenous manufacture of various types of Drones for defence and homeland with cutting-edge advancements. Aerosense has developed Antidrones and has five patents.

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 Manoj Kumar, Executive Director, BEL, and Cmde (Retd.) K J Sharma, CEO, Aerosense Technologies Pvt Ltd, exchanging the MoU signed between BEL and Aerosense at Defexpo 2022, in the presence of Mr Pugazhenthi R, GM (HLS&SCB)/BEL-Bangalore Complex, and other senior officers of BEL.

Bengaluru/New Delhi, November 7, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has been conferred the ‘Urban Infra Business Award 2022’ in recognition of its contributions, in line with the Government’s ‘Make in India initiative’, for the transformation of Metro and Rail commutation in India. BEL has been developing indigenous technologies for the implementation of Intelligent Transportation System in Metro and trains.

Mr Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), BEL, and Mr Anoop Kumar Rai, Chief Scientist (Central Research Laboratory-Ghaziabad), BEL, received the award, instituted by Urban Infra Communication Private Limited, from Mr M C Chauhan, former General Manager, Metro Rail, Kolkata, today at New Delhi.

BEL has since the last few years been a part of various Metro and Railway projects in India. It has, in collaboration with the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), completed the Real Time Information System (RTIS), which provides real- time train information to the Indian Railways, thereby increasing its operational efficiency, in addition to enhancing passenger safety. BEL has also automated various functionalities related to arrival and departure of trains.

In order to complete the various indigenous programmes in rail and metro commutation, an Intelligent Transportation Lab has been established as a reference set-up at BEL’s Central Research Laboratory-Ghaziabad with specialised Safety Integrity Level 4 compliant hardware.

Under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives of the Government, BEL along with Delhi Metro has completed various programmes such as Indigenous Automatic Train Supervision System (iATS), Super Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (Super SCADA) and Rolling Stock Driver Training System (RSDTS). BEL has also proactively taken up development work for Traction SCADA.

For the Indian Railways, BEL has signed an MoU with the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) for developing technology solutions such as Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), Centralised Intelligent Kavach Monitoring System (CIKMS), and Augmented Reality (AR) / Virtual Reality (VR) based Simulator.

BEL today has signed an MoU with DMRC for the development of indigenous Communication Based Train Control (i-CBTC) System.

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. Some of the areas BEL is focussing on in non-defence include solutions for Railway and Metro, Space / Satellite Electronics, Software as a Service, Network & Cyber Security, Energy Storage products for Electric Vehicles (Li-ion & Fuel Cells, Charging Stations, etc), Homeland Security & Smart City businesses, a range of Medical Electronic and health care solutions, Artificial Intelligence, etc.

Photo caption: Mr Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), BEL, and Mr Anoop Kumar Rai, Chief Scientist (Central Research Laboratory-Ghaziabad), BEL, receiving the ‘Urban Infra Business Award 2022’, from Mr M C Chauhan, former General Manager, Metro Rail, Kolkata, today at New Delhi.

Bengaluru/New Delhi, November 7, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) for jointly developing the Indigenous Communication-based Train Control System (i-CBTC), an important milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance in Rail and Metro operations. i-CBTC, being indigenously developed for the first time in India, will enable unmanned operations of metro and trains. It is a big leap forward in the field of metro and rail automation and will give a boost to the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission of the Government of India. The project is being carried out under the ambit of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India. The MoU aims at leveraging the complementary strengths and capabilities of BEL and DMRC.

Mr Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), BEL, and Mr Om Hari Pandey, Director (Electrical), DMRC, exchanged the MoU in the presence of Mr Raj Kumar Batra, Advisor (DMRC), and senior executives of BEL and DMRC.

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. Some of the areas BEL is focussing on in non-defence include solutions for Railway and Metro, Space / Satellite Electronics, Software as a Service, Network & Cyber Security, Energy Storage products for Electric Vehicles (Li-ion & Fuel Cells, Charging Stations, etc), Homeland Security & Smart City businesses, a range of Medical Electronic and health care solutions, Artificial Intelligence, etc.

About DMRC

DMRC is a company of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi and Central Government, established with the aim of realising the dream of constructing and operating a world class mass rapid transport system. The Delhi Metro has been instrumental in ushering in a new era in the sphere of mass urban transportation in India. It has constructed a massive network of about 390 Km with 286 stations in record time in Delhi and NCR. DMRC is a pioneer of Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) and Unattended Train Operation (UTO) in India.

Photo caption: Mr Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), BEL, and Mr Om Hari Pandey, Director (Electrical), DMRC, exchange the MoU signed between BEL and DMRC, in the presence of Mr Raj Kumar Batra, Advisor (DMRC), and senior executives of BEL and DMRC.

Bengaluru, November 3, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an MoU with INERY, Singapore, for co-operation in the field of Blockchain Technology.

The objective of the MoU is to take advantage of the combined strengths and capabilities of INERY and BEL in the field of Blockchain technology. Integrating BEL’s complementary functionalities with INERY’s solutions will enhance product offerings of both the companies.

Mr Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), BEL, and Dr Naveen Singh, CEO, INERY Pte Ltd, exchanged the MoU signed between BEL and INERY Pte Ltd at Defexpo 2022, in the presence of Mr Manoj Kumar, Executive Director, BEL, Mr Ramakrishnan L, Chief Scientist (Central Research Laboratory-Bangalore), and other senior officers of BEL.

About INERY

M/s INERY Pte Ltd is a Switzerland-based company, headquartered at Singapore. One of INERY’s goals is to solve the security breach issues that have been rampant due to immature database infrastructures that provide a single point of failure. As such, Inery is a first mover in the decentralised database solutions market to enable enterprises to scale up as streams of data keeps growing. The decentralised data system eliminates business failure points and ensures the safety and integrity of any system. INERY’s infrastructure enables enterprises to improve procedures in systems while providing resilience, scalable, and reliable systems.

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 Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), BEL, and Dr Naveen Singh, CEO, INERY Pte Ltd, exchange the MoU signed between BEL and INERY Pte Ltd at Defexpo 2022, in the presence of Mr Manoj Kumar, Executive Director, BEL, Mr Ramakrishnan L, Chief Scientist (Central Research Laboratory-Bangalore), and other senior officers of BEL.

Bengaluru, November 3, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an MoU with Bosch Global Software Technologies Pvt Ltd (BGSW) for jointly implementing projects in the areas of e-Governance, ERP and Cloud solutions.

Mr Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), BEL, Mr Ragavendra Rao K, Sr GM, BGSW, and Mr Veera Reddy D, Head, Government & Corporate Relations, BGSW, exchanged the MoU signed between BEL and BGSW at Defexpo 2022, in the presence of Mr Manoj Kumar, Executive Director, BEL, and other senior officers of BEL and BGSW.

About Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited

Bosch Global Software Technologies, formerly known as Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited, is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world’s leading global suppliers of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business solutions. With over 23,000 associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it’s the technology powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Bosch has the unique ability to offer end-to-end solutions that connect sensors, software and services to enable businesses to move from traditional to digital mode or improve businesses by introducing a digital element in their products and processes.

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 Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), BEL, Mr Ragavendra Rao K, Sr GM, BGSW, and Mr Veera Reddy D, Head, Govt & Corporate Relations, BGSW, exchange the MoU signed between BEL and BGSW at Defexpo 2022, in the presence of Mr Manoj Kumar, Executive Director, BEL, and other senior officers of BEL and Bosch Global Software Technologies Pvt Ltd (BGSW).

Bengaluru, November 3, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an MoU with Motorola Solutions India Pvt Ltd for co-operation in the field of broadband, push-to-talk service.

The MoU aims at leveraging the complementary strengths and capabilities of BEL and Motorola. It will enable BEL and Motorola to address the needs of professional mobile radio segment users to connect their teams with greater speed and efficiency using Motorola WAVE PTX, a push-to-talk (PTT) service. WAVE PTX is a network independent multimedia communication service that instantly connects cross-functional teams at the push of a button without any boundaries.

Mr Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), BEL, and Mr Ravi Ramachandran, Managing Director, Motorola Solutions India Pvt Ltd, exchanged the MoU signed between BEL and Motorola Solutions India Pvt Ltd at Defexpo 2022, in the presence of Mr Manoj Kumar, Executive Director, BEL, Mrs Prabha Goyal, General Manager (BEL-Panchkula), and other senior officers of BEL and Motorola Solutions India Pvt Ltd.

About Motorola Solutions India Pvt Ltd

Motorola Solutions is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security. Their solutions in land mobile radio communications, video security & access control and command center software, bolstered by managed and support services, create the most integrated technology ecosystem to make communities safer and help businesses stay productive and secure.

With a lineage of more than 90 years of innovating mission critical technologies, Motorola Solutions has been operating in India for more than 30 years providing state- of-the-art communication solutions to meet the requirements of critical infrastructure, police, paramilitary and Defence organisations in the country.

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.

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.

Photo caption: Mr Manoj Jain, Director (R&D), BEL, and Mr Ravi Ramachandran, Managing Director, Motorola Solutions India Pvt Ltd, exchange the MoU signed between BEL and Motorola Solutions India Pvt Ltd at Defexpo 2022, in the presence of Mr Manoj Kumar, Executive Director, BEL, Mrs Prabha Goyal, General Manager (BEL-Panchkula), and other senior officers of BEL and Motorola Solutions India Pvt Ltd.

Bengaluru, October 31, 2022: In a breather, not only for the local populace of Kumaon region, but the entire state of Uttarakhand and adjoining areas of Uttar Pradesh, Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is setting up a Cardiac Cath Lab at the Dr Susheela Tiwari Government Hospital, Haldwani, Nainital, as part of its CSR activities.

The Catheterisation Laboratory or Cath Lab, to be set up by BEL at an estimated cost of Rs. 9 Crores, will be the first-of-its-kind in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, filling up a void that currently exists in this area, and benefitting patients from economically weaker sections of the society, of the entire state.

A Catheterization Laboratory, or Cath Lab, is an examination room where minimally invasive tests and procedures are performed to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases. The procedure can be an alternative to surgery to access the heart and blood vessels. Cath Labs are an important part of treating heart conditions to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease, heart attacks, chest pain, congestive heart failure, peripheral (limb) vascular disease, pulmonary hypertension and even pulmonary embolisms, also known as blood clots.

Dr Susheela Tiwari Government Hospital is well equipped to house the Cath Lab with backup support like Casualty, Blood Bank, CT Scan, MRI, Bio-Chemical and Pathological Laboratories, etc.

BEL has been a forerunner among Defence PSUs in promoting societal development. As a corporate entity, BEL actively participates in the social and economic development of communities in which it operates through CSR. BEL’s CSR activities are aimed at inclusive growth, holistic community development and empowerment of marginalised and underprivileged sections.

There are organisations of repute. And there are valuable brands, their names written in gold, in the annals of history.

The iconic brand value of a Navratna Defence PSU, which shaped the destiny of Defence electronics in India, was celebrated by the country’s premium media house as Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was on October 29, 2022, conferred “The Economic Times – Iconic Brand of India Award – 2022”. Mr Dinesh Kumar Batra, Chairman & Managing Director, and Director (Finance) & CFO, of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), received the award on behalf of the company at the awards ceremony, organised in Mumbai, from Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, & Ministry of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra.

Guided by a farsighted vision to make India self-reliant in Defence electronics, BEL was established in 1954 under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India. Be it Himalayan blizzards, salt-laden waters of the Arabian sea, or simmering temperatures of the Thar desert, BEL designs, manufactures and supplies state-of-the-art products and systems that are meant to excel in extremes and meet the exacting standards of the Indian armed forces. Yet another factor that has been pivotal to Brand BEL is the total trust that customers have reposed in the company. The fact that BEL has been giving lifetime support for its products also endears it to its customers.

Today, there’s not an area in Defence which is untouched by BEL — Radars, Missile Systems, Military Communications, Naval Systems, Electronic Warfare & Avionics, C4I Systems, Electro Optics, Tank Electronics & Gun/Weapon System Upgrades, Electronic Fuzes, you name it, the company has made some of the most iconic products in all these areas.

But though Defence is its mainstay, BEL has touched a chord with the common man through civilian products like solar traffic signals and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). When the country wanted its services most, BEL successful completed manufacturing of 30,000 ICU Ventilators in a record time to help the Government of India in its efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

All good brands not just grow. They evolve. BEL, too, has been constantly evolving over the last seven decades and to keep pace with the changing times, exploring diversification into allied non-defence areas. Some of the areas BEL is focussing on in non-defence include solutions for Civil Aviation sector, Anti Drone systems, Unmanned Systems, Satellite Assembly & Integration, Solar Business, Railway and Metro solutions, Software as a Service, Network & Cyber Security, Energy Storage products for Electric Vehicles (Li-ion & Fuel Cells, Charging Stations, etc), Homeland Security & Smart City businesses, a range of Medical Electronic and health care solutions, Artificial Intelligence, Composite Shelters & Masts, etc.

BEL is pursuing the cherished dream of self-reliance by espousing the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. Be it the efforts that the company has been putting in to engage in collaborative R&D — in addition to augmenting its own R&D set up — attempts to outsource work from Indian private industries and MSMEs, or the path breaking decision to go in for Public-Private partnerships to execute huge missile programmes, BEL is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that it is in sync with the Government’s larger goal of indigenisation and Atmanirbharta (self-reliance). BEL is also fast expanding its global presence, putting its best foot forward to give a thrust to exports worldwide.

The Government of India’s new policies for Defence aims at providing a level playground for both public and private sector. But despite the opening up of Defence to private companies, BEL has been growing at around 15% rate, courtesy the progressive policies that it has put in place to maintain competitive edge in the changing business scenario.

Brand BEL has a promise: “भूमि जल हो, या हो आसमान । वीर जवानों के साथ खड़े हरदम । अंधेरे में भी हम राह को रौशन करें।