Bharat Electronics (BEL) and SASMOS HET Technologies have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen indigenous defence production capabilities. SASMOS is an aerospace and defence interconnect solutions manufacturer. Under this MoU, both companies will combine their expertise in defence electronics, system integration and precision manufacturing to support defence programmes, with a focus on localisation of critical components, enhancing domestic value addition and strengthening production capabilities and exports.

The MoU also establishes a structured framework for joint participation in defence and strategic programmes, covering high-reliability photonics and fibre optic system, avionic and mission-critical electronic systems, aerospace-grade interconnect solutions, electro-mechanical assemblies and mission-critical sub-systems for airborne, naval and land-based platforms.

Bharat Electronics (BEL) is a multi-product, multi-technology, multi-unit conglomerate with various products in the areas of military communication, radars, naval systems, C4I systems, weapon systems, homeland security, telecom & broadcast systems, electronic warfare, tank electronics, electro-optics, professional electronic components and solar photovoltaic systems.