• High-Energy Scanning Systems in India
  • MoU to support Indian Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative

Bangalore, September 1, 2022: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on August 30, 2022, signed an MoU with Smiths Detection , a global leader in threat detection and security inspection technologies, for offering advanced, high-energy scanning systems to the Indian market.

The MoU will leverage the high-end, technological capabilities of both the firms to meet India’s
domestic security needs. It has been signed in line with the Indian Government’s ‘Make in India’
initiative, which seeks to increase manufacturing activities in India.

With a marked increase in movement of people and goods at critical infrastructure, land borders
and urban sensitive points, there is a growing requirement for screening technologies in India.
To facilitate ease of doing business and enhance safety, the Indian Government is investing in
port and land border security. Moreover, the requirement for industry-leading high-energy
scanning technology is being driven by Defence installations, which need to screen large
volumes of vehicles and impose restricted entry at sensitive areas. BEL will handle front-end
requirements in the market, supporting localization of the projects. Smiths Detection will
provide its state-of-the-art screening technology and technological expertise for the project. The
MoU is for a period of five years and can be extended further by mutual consent.

Mr Vikrant Trilokekar, Managing Director of Smiths Detection in India, said: “We are delighted
to announce the MoU with BEL. Together, we have the expertise and experience to supply the
Indian Government with the industry-leading screening technology it requires for its ever-
evolving security needs. Smiths Detection is committed to the Indian market and looks forward
to the opportunities the MoU with BEL will uncover.”

Mr Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, Director (Other Units), BEL, said: “Though Defence is its
mainstay, BEL has been continuously exploring opportunities in allied non-defence areas like
Homeland Security and Network & Cyber Security. Through this tie-up with Smiths Detection,
BEL will look at catering to the emerging market for high-energy scanning systems, yet another
step in the direction of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India).