Partnership28 Apr 2026, 05:11 pm
BHEL signs LAToT with NSTL-DRDO for GT-IRSS for Naval Vessels
AI Summary
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has entered into a Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) with Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), a constituent laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Vishakhapatnam. This domestic agreement covers the fabrication, installation, and commissioning of the LM2500 Gas Turbine-Infrared Suppression System (GT-IRSS) for Naval Vessels, a system designed and developed by NSTL-DRDO. This LAToT is expected to bolster BHEL's diversification efforts within the defence sector and contribute significantly to the Government's 'Make in India' initiative. The financial consideration and specific terms of the agreement remain confidential.
Key Highlights
- BHEL signed a LAToT with NSTL-DRDO for naval vessel technology.
- Agreement covers GT-IRSS fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
- It strengthens BHEL's diversification into the defence segment.
- The deal supports the government's 'Make in India' initiative.
- This is a domestic technology transfer agreement.