Posted by Hyderabad – Visakhapatnam: Avantel Limited has secured Rs 13.67 crore order from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for development of Software-defined radios (SDR).
Avantel received an order with the Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), DRDO, valued at Rs 13.67 crore (including taxes). The company will work on the development and supply of SDRs as per specifications outlined by DEAL, a laboratory under DRDO, operated by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
The collaboration is a part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen domestic capabilities in the defence communication segment.
Avantel has previously undertaken projects in defence communications, including radar subsystems, SATCOM terminals, and network management systems. The delivery timelines outlined by DEAL is scheduled for completion by August 2027.
“We are happy to continue our collaboration with DRDO. The order furthers our work on Software Defined Radios for defence applications, thereby reinforcing our shared vision of strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities,” said Siddhartha Abburi, Director of Avantel Limited.
“Our engagement further mirrors our commitment towards building a secure and reliable communication infrastructure in India,” added Abburi.
Avantel specialises in designing, developing, and maintaining advanced communication products, radar systems, and network management software applications, primarily catering to the aerospace and defence sectors.
The company’s expertise spans various technological domains, including satellite communications (SATCOM), radar subsystems, software-defined radios (SDR’s), and defence electronics.