Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and Centum Electronics have signed a Teaming Agreement to collaborate on technology development in spectrum dominance, spectrum situational awareness, and artificial intelligence-based intelligence and decision support systems for the Indian Armed Forces.

According to a press release issued by the companies, the agreement builds on their existing cooperation in the electronic warfare sector. The partnership aims to support the development of indigenous defence technology through local manufacturing and technology transfer.

Yoav Tourgeman, CEO of Rafael, said, “We are honored to expand our partnership with Centum Electronics. This agreement reflects our continued commitment to supporting India’s defense ecosystem with state-of-the-art technology while fostering local capabilities in alignment with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, in close cooperation with our partners at Centum.”

Apparao Mallavarapu, Chairman and Managing Director of Centum Electronics, stated, “Signing this Teaming Agreement with Rafael marks a significant milestone in our journey to enhance India’s defence capabilities. Our collaboration not only strengthens our position in the domain but also reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that support India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. We look forward to leveraging our collective expertise to develop advanced technologies that enhance the operational effectiveness of the Indian Armed Forces.”