The Avantel DRDO Contract worth ₹117.88 crore has been secured by Avantel Limited from the Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The contract, including applicable taxes, covers the development, installation and commissioning of a Ground Segment Hub for voice and data communication using an Indian geostationary satellite.
Avantel DRDO Contract Covers Ground Segment Hub
The Avantel DRDO Contract will involve the development of ground segment infrastructure for voice and data communication through an Indian geostationary satellite. The project will support communication requirements linked to strategic and defence applications.
The contract adds to Avantel’s work in developing communication infrastructure for India’s defence ecosystem. It also expands the company’s role in providing technology solutions for strategic applications.
Avantel Strengthens Defence Communication Portfolio
The latest Avantel DRDO Contract is expected to strengthen the company’s position as a technology partner in India’s defence communication sector. The project will require the development and commissioning of specialised ground segment infrastructure.
Avantel Director Siddhartha Abburi said the contract reflects the confidence placed in the company’s technology and execution capabilities. He added that the company remains focused on developing indigenous communication solutions for India’s strategic and defence requirements.
Contract Supports Indigenous Defence Technology
The Avantel DRDO Contract also highlights the growing focus on indigenous communication technologies for strategic applications. The development of domestic capabilities in critical technologies remains an important part of India’s defence technology push.
The project is expected to contribute to Avantel’s continued work in defence communication infrastructure. It will also support the company’s efforts to develop locally designed solutions for strategic requirements.
Avantel Expands Role in Strategic Communication
With the ₹117.88 crore contract from DRDO’s DEAL, Avantel is set to further expand its presence in India’s strategic communication ecosystem. The Ground Segment Hub project will add to its portfolio of communication infrastructure solutions for defence applications.
The Avantel DRDO Contract reinforces the company’s focus on indigenous technology and its role in supporting India’s efforts to build domestic capabilities in critical defence communication technologies.
Source: PSU Watch
