Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited signs tech transfer pact with DRDO lab for naval systems on April 28, 2026

Key facts

• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) entered into a licensing agreement for transfer of technology (LAToT) with the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam.
• NSTL is a constituent laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
• The agreement pertains to the gas turbine–infrared suppression system (GT-IRSS) for naval vessels.
• BHEL will undertake the fabrication, installation, and commissioning of the LM2500 gas turbine infrared suppression system developed by NSTL-DRDO.
• The pact aligns with the government's 'Make in India' initiative to strengthen indigenous capabilities in naval systems.
• BHEL reported a provisional and unaudited turnover of approximately ₹32,350 crore for FY26.
• The total outstanding order book of BHEL was about ₹2.4 lakh crore at the end of FY26.