Smiths Detection India Makes A Deal With Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited To Make High-energy X-Ray Screening Technologies In India

India—(BUSINESS WIRE)— Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security inspection technologies, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to make advanced X-ray screening technologies in India.

The MoU between Smiths Detection and BEL will use the high-end technological expertise of both companies to meet India’s security needs at home. The MoU was signed as part of the Indian government’s “Make in India” programme, which aims to increase the number of products made in India.

India needs more screening technologies because more people and goods are moving through important infrastructure, land borders, and sensitive points in cities. The Indian government is putting money into port and land border security to make it easier to do business and make people safer. Defense facilities, which need to check a large number of vehicles entering sensitive areas, are also pushing for the best X-ray scanning technology on the market.

BEL will take care of front-end needs in the market and help localise the projects. Smiths Detection will give its best screening technology and technical know-how. The MoU is good for five years, but it can be extended if both sides agree.

The head of Smiths Detection in India, Vikrant Trilokekar, said, “We are happy to announce the MoU with BEL. Together, we have the knowledge and experience to give the Indian Government the top-of-the-line screening technology it needs to meet its constantly changing security needs. Smiths Detection is committed to the Indian market, and we’re excited to see what opportunities our MoU with BEL will bring.

Director of Other Units at BEL, Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, said, “BEL’s main business is defence, but it is always looking for opportunities in related non-defense areas like homeland security and network and cyber security.” By working with Smiths Detection, BEL will try to meet the needs of the growing market for high-energy scanning systems. This is another step toward “Atmanirbharta,” which means “self-reliant India.”

About Smiths Detection

Since more than 20 years ago, Smiths Detection has been doing business in India. In October 2021, Smiths Detection opened its new Global Technology Development Centre in Bangalore. This centre is a global hub for the development and delivery of new digital technologies that will be used by customers in the aviation, defence, urban security, and ports and borders industries. With this MOU, Smiths Detection will start making things in India for the first time.

About Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

Smiths Detection, a division of Smiths Group, is the world leader in inspection and detection technologies for the air transport, ports and borders, armed forces, and urban security markets. With more than 70 years of experience in the field, we can help protect society from the dangers of explosives, illegal weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals, and drugs. This makes the world a safer place.

BEL is the largest Defense/Strategic Electronics company in India. It is a Navratna PSU that is registered with the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. With the skills and knowledge it has gained in the field of Defense Electronics, BEL has also been able to meet the needs of some non-defense markets by providing high-quality products and solutions for a wide range of non-defense customers.

BEL has been working hard to grow its business in areas other than defence. Some of BEL’s recent and notable non-defense business ventures include Homeland Security, Smart/Safe Cities, Cyber Security, Software, Rail & Metro solutions, Civil Aviation, Space Electronics, Medical Electronics, Jammers, Anti-Drone Systems, Unmanned Systems, e-Vehicles, etc. BEL is also CERT-In approved and has a CMMi Level 5 and ISO 27001-2013 (ISMS) certification.