Rohde & Schwarz, Tata Power ink MoU for 'MAKE in INDIA'

Rohde & Schwarz and Tata Power's strategic engineering division (Tata Power SED), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). It is part of their foray into terrestrial radio communication using software defined radios (SDR) to address the requirements of various projects of Indian government.

Rohde & Schwarz has on its account vast experience of SDR projects for the German Armed forces and internationally, whereas Tata Power SED has required insight of the Indian requirements and capability within the group needed for MAKE in INDIA approach. The synergies of the two will be extremely beneficial in the programmes. The intention is to address the requirements in MAKE, Buy and Make (Indian) categories of the applicable Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) aiming co-development and manufacturing in India to support MAKE in INDIA. In addition, the two parties will also explore the intention to cooperate in the fields of test & measurement solutions.

Rahul Chaudhry, CEO of Tata Power SED, stated that "The MoU signed is another critical milestone in the path towards supporting India's ambitious MAKE in INDIA Policy. Our association with Rohde & Schwarz in the field of radio communication will now allow us to cater India with high-tech communication technology with a trustworthy indigenous tactical waveform."

Manfred Fleischmann, president & CEO of Rohde & Schwarz was happy to say that "The Indian market has always been of highest interest for us, now there is a real opportunity to jointly work with a respectable partner like Tata Power SED. We are committed to bring in our best in this cooperation and will be honoured to contribute in the MAKE in INDIA programme."