As part of the agreement, Esri India will also provide training support to BEL to help build in-house expertise in GIS and GeoAI through its ‘Indo ArcGIS’ platform.
Esri India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, to deepen cooperation on defence projects involving GIS, Location Intelligence and GeoAI.
The two organisations have already worked together on projects for India’s defence services, and the new agreement is expected to further strengthen that partnership.
Under the MoU, Esri India and BEL will jointly explore opportunities in the defence sector by combining BEL’s expertise in defence electronics and systems integration with Esri India’s capabilities in GIS, location intelligence and GeoAI.
The collaboration will also focus on ensuring the timely deployment of GIS solutions to meet urgent, surge-driven operational requirements across India’s defence initiatives.
As part of the agreement, Esri India will also provide training support to BEL to help build in-house expertise in GIS and GeoAI through its ‘Indo ArcGIS’ platform.
The partnership aligns with the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, with both organisations aiming to leverage indigenous capabilities and technology sharing to support the needs of the country’s defence establishment.
Leadership Comments
Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India, said, “Geospatial intelligence has evolved from being a support capability to becoming a strategic decision advantage in defence, enabling commanders to see, analyse and respond with greater speed and precision. As AI becomes deeply integrated into defence ecosystems, the convergence of 
GIS and GeoAI will play an increasingly critical role in building resilient, mission-ready capabilities. Our collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited is an important step towards advancing indigenous geospatial innovation, strengthening national capability and equipping India’s defence services with trusted, future-ready location intelligence and operational support aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.“
Rajnish Sharma, Director (BC) & Addl. Charge Director (Mktg), Bharat Electronics Limited, said, “Bharat Electronics Limited has always focused on delivering advanced indigenous technologies for national security. Our partnership with Esri India brings together BEL’s expertise in defence systems and Esri India’s leadership in GIS, enabling us to develop next-generation geospatial solutions that empower defence forces with actionable intelligence, improved operational coordination, and superior situational awareness.”
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