BEML-MDL Partners to Enhance Indigenous Marine Technology Capabilities

BEML Ltd and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) have partnered to enhance the marine technology capabilities of India. The partnership is to cut reliance on imported technology and encourage indigenous innovation in the defence sector.

The Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) signed at BEML's Delhi office was attended by key officials of both companies, including BEML CMD Shantanu Roy and MDL Director Sanjeev Singhal. This will bring together the engineering expertise from BEML and the knowledge of shipbuilding from MDL to drive advancements in the defence and maritime sectors.

The partnership will be working towards the development of indigenous technologies for critical defence applications with less import dependency. MDL will make use of BEML's manufacturing capabilities to enhance local production and innovation. This is a part of India's vision for self-reliance and strengthening the maritime capabilities of the nation.