BEL and SASMOS sign strategic MoU to strengthen defence indigenisation

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 Chandrashekar, Chairman & Managing Director of SASMOS, in the presence of Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, and Shri Sanjeev Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Defence Production).

This strategic partnership is aligned with the Government of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat mission and focuses on co-development and co-indigenisation in key technology domains, including Fibre Optics & Photonics, Tank Electronics, Naval Systems & airborne platforms. The collaboration aims to enhance India's aerospace and defence capabilities while expanding the export potential of indigenous products and systems.

Mr Manoj Jain, CMD, BEL, said: "This MoU marks a significant step in our journey towards strengthening India's defence ecosystem. By combining BEL's expertise in defence electronics with SASMOS's capabilities in fibre optics and photonics, we are confident of delivering cutting-edge, indigenous solutions that will serve both national and global requirements."

Mr HG Chandrashekar, Chairman & Managing Director, SASMOS, added: "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's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047."