Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with L3Harris Technologies to enhance collaboration in advancing defence and security solutions in India.
The two-year agreement outlines a partnership aimed at jointly addressing opportunities in Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) technologies. This MoU positions L3Harris to leverage a strong local partner to support the development of tactical communication networks in India. It also builds on L3Harris’ extensive global experience, which includes over 1 million fielded radios currently in use by the U.S. Department of Defense and allied forces worldwide.
“This MOU sets the stage for future partnerships and opportunities in India, where the combined strengths of L3Harris and KSSL can contribute to bolster national security for the country,” said Dave Johnson, Vice President, International, L3Harris. “We are excited to move forward and increase our delivery speed in advanced tactical radios and equipment to the Indian Armed Forces.”
The U.S.-India Defense Industrial Cooperation encourages both parties’ support of advanced defense technologies, capabilities and equipment. The MOU is designed to foster collaboration in defence technologies, with a framework for innovation that benefits both L3Harris and KSSL.
“This collaboration unlocks new strategic capabilities and will lead to harnessing new opportunities for quick delivery of sophisticated defense products to the Indian Armed Forces,” said Neelesh Tungar, President and CEO, KSSL. “Aligned with the evolving doctrines and emerging warfare paradigms, this collaboration between KSSL and L3Harris is aimed at serving future strategic requirements, including joint and integrated ISR capabilities.”
While focusing on the Indian market, the collaboration also seeks to establish robust and resilient supply chains outside India for global obligations.
L3Harris has operated in India for more than 21 years, with facilities in New Delhi and Bengaluru. In addition to providing the Indian Armed Forces with sophisticated tactical radios and manned airborne electro-optic/infrared systems, the company provides Futuristic Telecommunications Infrastructure for all Indian airports in partnership with the Airport Authority of India.
