(05 September 2022, 11:00 +07)
Smiths Detection has signed a memorandum of
understanding with Navratna
Defence PSU (public sector undertakings) Bharat Electronics
Limited (BEL) for the manufacture of advanced X-ray screening
technologies in India.
The MOU has been signed in line with the Indian
Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative that seeks to increase
manufacturing activity domestically.
With the ever increasing movement of people and goods at
critical infrastructure, land borders and urban sensitive points,
there is a growing requirement for screening technologies in
India. The requirement for industry leading X-ray
scanning technology is also being driven by defence facilities, which
need to screen large volumes of vehicles entering sensitive areas.
Smiths Detection signs MOU with Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics
Vikrant Trilokekar, Managing Director of Smiths
Detection in India, said, “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 we look
forward to the opportunities our MOU with BEL will uncover.”
BEL will handle front end requirements in market
and support the localisation of the projects. Smiths Detection
will provide its screening technology and
technological expertise.
The MOU is for five years and can be
extended further by mutual consent.
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 and cybersecurity. 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 “Atmanirbharta” [self-reliant India]”
Smiths Detection has been operating in India for
over 20 years. In October 2021, the company opened a Global
Technology Development Centre in Bangalore. This
MOU marks Smiths Detection's first manufacturing operation in India.
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