Avantel secures DRDO SDR order worth ₹13.67 crore

Avantel Limited has received an order with the Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), DRDO, valued at Rs 13.67 crore (including taxes). The contract entails the development and supply of Software Defined Radios (SDRs) as per specifications outlined by DEAL, a laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (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.

Siddhartha Abburi, Director, Avantel Limited, stated, “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. Our engagement further mirrors our commitment towards building a secure and reliable communication infrastructure in India.”

Avantel Limited specializes in designing, developing, and maintaining advanced communication products, radar systems, and network management software applications, primarily catering to the aerospace and defense sectors. The company's expertise spans various technological domains, including satellite communications (SATCOM), radar subsystems, Software-Defined Radios (SDR’s), and Defence Electronics.