BEL, SASMOS Sign MoU to Co-Develop Key Defence Systems

Bengaluru, India – Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Defence PSU, 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 Manoj Jain, CMD, BEL, and HG Chandrashekar, Chairman & Managing Director, SASMOS, in the presence of Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, and 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-indigenization in key technology domains, including fibre optics & photonics, tank electronics, naval systems, and airborne platforms. The collaboration aims to enhance India’s aerospace and defence capabilities while expanding the export potential of indigenous products and systems.

BEL CMD Jain stated, “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 fiber optics and photonics, we are confident of delivering cutting-edge, indigenous solutions that will serve both national and global requirements.”

SASMOS CMD Chandrashekar 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.”

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