BEL, RRP Group Join Hands to Develop Electro-Optics and UAV Solutions
The partnership aims to develop indigenous defence technologies, combining expertise in semiconductors, electro-optics and unmanned systems to strengthen capabilities and exports.
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Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a strategic MoU with RRP Electronics Limited and RRP Defense Limited, both part of the RRP Group, to jointly pursue opportunities in semiconductors, electro-optics, unmanned systems and other advanced defence technologies.
The partnership brings together BEL’s extensive experience in defence electronics and mission-critical systems with RRP Group’s expertise in semiconductor manufacturing, electro-optical systems and unmanned aerial platforms.
Under the MoU, the companies will jointly identify, design and develop advanced solutions for defence and strategic applications. These include high-precision electro-optical systems such as surveillance equipment and weapon sights, semiconductor devices, and next-generation unmanned systems. The agreement is also expected to create new export opportunities in line with the Ministry of Defence’s push to promote defence exports.
“By combining BEL’s expertise in defence electronics with RRP’s capabilities in semiconductor manufacturing, electro-optics and UAV platforms, we are confident of delivering cutting-edge, indigenous solutions that will serve both national and global requirements,” said Manoj Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of BEL.
Rajendra Chodankar, Founder and Chairman of RRP Group, said, “Through collaboration with BEL, which has long defined excellence in defence electronics, we will accelerate our intent to advance India’s defence ecosystem through work that is purposeful, dependable, and aligned with the nation’s long-term interests.”
The MoU was formally exchanged between Niti Pandit, General Manager (Strategic Planning) at BEL, and Rajendra Chodankar, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations, including Manoj Jain and other key executives.
BEL, a leading defence electronics company under the Ministry of Defence, has a diverse portfolio of over 600 products across radar systems, communication networks, electronic warfare, avionics and more.
Meanwhile, RRP Group, headquartered in Navi Mumbai, operates across semiconductor packaging, electro-optics, thermal imaging and autonomous aerial systems through its specialised entities.
Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a strategic MoU with RRP Electronics Limited and RRP Defense Limited, both part of the RRP Group, to jointly pursue opportunities in semiconductors, electro-optics, unmanned systems and other advanced defence technologies.
The partnership brings together BEL’s extensive experience in defence electronics and mission-critical systems with RRP Group’s expertise in semiconductor manufacturing, electro-optical systems and unmanned aerial platforms.
Under the MoU, the companies will jointly identify, design and develop advanced solutions for defence and strategic applications. These include high-precision electro-optical systems such as surveillance equipment and weapon sights, semiconductor devices, and next-generation unmanned systems. The agreement is also expected to create new export opportunities in line with the Ministry of Defence’s push to promote defence exports.
