State-owned defence electronics major Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Softvan Limited to jointly develop advanced indigenous solutions in areas such as anti-drone systems, cyber security, cloud services, and digital governance. The collaboration aligns with the national vision of strengthening self-reliance in critical technologies under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
The partnership aims to combine BEL’s strong system integration and programme execution capabilities with Softvan Limited’s expertise in digital engineering and cyber security to create mission-critical solutions for defence, government, and civilian applications.
MoU Signing in New Delhi
The MoU was signed in New Delhi by Prahalad P.S., General Manager (Civilian Marketing), BEL, and Pratik Kakadia, Managing Director, Softvan Limited. The signing took place in the presence of Manoj Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, BEL.
Focus on Mission-Critical Technologies
Under the agreement, BEL and Softvan Limited will collaborate across a wide range of cutting-edge technology domains. These include anti-drone technologies, cyber security solutions, cloud services, digital governance platforms, and Electronic Warfare & Analytics (EW&A). The cooperation is expected to address emerging security challenges while supporting modernisation across defence and government systems.
Strengthening Indigenous Capabilities
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to developing indigenous, secure, and scalable technology solutions. By reducing dependence on imported systems and promoting local innovation, the partnership is expected to contribute significantly to India’s defence preparedness and digital governance ecosystem.
About the Partner Organisations
Bharat Electronics Limited is a Navratna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence and a leading player in defence and professional electronics in India. The company is known for its work in advanced electronic systems spanning defence, homeland security, cyber security, and smart governance.
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Softvan Limited, a subsidiary of SAHANA System, is a technology-driven company specialising in digital product engineering, cyber security, cloud solutions, and advanced analytics. The company serves defence, government, and enterprise sectors with a focus on secure and scalable digital platforms.
With this MoU, BEL and Softvan Limited are expected to play a key role in advancing India’s indigenous technology capabilities in critical and emerging domains.