The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation to jointly develop an indigenous digital communication system. This collaboration aims to reduce dependence on imported systems, enhance operational efficiency of the IAF, and support India's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
On November 6, 2026, the Software Development Institute (SDI) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with IIT Madras and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation. The agreement targets joint efforts to develop advanced algorithms for a communication system and networking suitable for airborne applications.
According to the MoA, this collaboration aims to reduce reliance on imported systems, thereby bolstering the operational efficiency of the IAF in line with India's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. The indigenous development effort is expected to contribute significantly to reducing dependency on foreign technology.
Air Vice Marshal Sarabjit Singh, Commandant SDI, and Dr MJ Shankar Raman, CEO of IIM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, signed the agreement in the presence of Prof V Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras.
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