The Hindu Business Line : Keltron in talks with defence research unit

The Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation (Keltron) is in talks with NPOL (Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory) a unit under the Ministry of Defence for manufacturing defence related equipment on a long-term basis. NPOL is a naval defence research and development organisation.

Keltron helps in the manufacture of naval defence equipment like sonar, eco-sounder, electronic ground mines, deep-sea telephone equipment etc. in association with NPOL Kochi and NSTL (Naval Science and Technological Laboratory) Vishakapatnam. It has also assisted in the development and manufacture of several equipment for the Indian Army as well.

The Managing Director of Keltron, Mr Minhaj Alam, held discussions with the NPOL Director, Mr V. Chander, and the Chief Controller of Research and Development at the Defence Research and Development Organisation, Dr A. Shivathanupilla, when he visited Kochi NPOL recently. The endeavour is to further strengthen the nation's defence capability, while accelerating the economic progress of Keltron.

The Kerala Government has been extending all support and assistance to Keltron in the venture, a press release issued here said. NPOL has proven its prowess in developing several naval related defence equipment, which Keltron has assisted in the manufacturing and design stages.

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