MKU Limited, a global leader in advanced protection solutions, proudly announces a landmark collaboration with Vegvisir, a trailblazer in situational awareness systems for armoured vehicles. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on January 8, 2024, signifies a pivotal moment in MKU's dedication to advancing defence capabilities.
The collaborative initiative took shape at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit during the recent visit of Tiit Riisalo, Estonia's Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology. Minister Riisalo, accompanied by a dynamic team of business delegates, strategically engaged at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, focusing on enhancing trade relations and exploring innovative avenues for collaboration. Emphasizing the critical significance of robust cooperation and communication among democracies, Minister Riisalo highlighted India's pivotal role in shaping Estonia's strategic landscape.
The partnership established between MKU and VEGVISIR reached a significant milestone with the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This strategic partnership is set to empower over 10,000 armored vehicles, including Main Battle Tanks (MBT), Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV), and Armored Personnel Carriers (APC), with state-of-the-art technologies meticulously tailored to meet the unique requirements of the Indian Armed Forces. The collaboration also underscores MKU's prominent role as a leading force in shaping the future landscape of defense technology in India.
Mr. Neeraj Gupta, Managing Director of MKU Limited, emphasized, "At MKU, we champion the spirit of the Indian-Estonian partnership, dedicated to empowering heroes. Our duty is to strengthen global collaborations and provide indigenous solutions that empower our defence forces. This collaboration with Vegvisir is a testament to our relentless pursuit of self-reliance, contributing to the strength and resilience of our heroes. We are proud to be part of a transformative journey aligning with our nation's vision for a self-sufficient and secure future."
Ms. Prachi Gupta, CEO of Netro Optronics at MKU, added, "Netro Optronics is honoured to contribute globally, aligning with the principles of Atmanirbharta and 'Make in India.' We are committed to empowering our heroes with cutting-edge, indigenous solutions. Our collaboration with Vegvisir signifies a significant stride towards self-reliance and strengthening our defence capabilities. As we work towards a secure and self-sufficient future, we take pride in being part of a transformative journey that aligns with our nation's aspirations."
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MKU Ltd. is a global defence and homeland security company on a mission to empower heroes. They are one of the leading solution providers for advanced optronics and ballistic protection solutions for soldiers and platforms for military, paramilitary, homeland security, police and special forces. With a customer base in over 100 countries, MKU strives to empower heroes, who stand in the line of duty, through their smart solutions that deliver confidence. Their operations are based in India and Germany. They have protected over 3 million soldiers and 3000+ platforms, across 230 forces, to date. Their Kavro protection solutions offer enhanced protection for soldiers and platforms, using smart technologies, design and features. These include combat helmets, body armour, ballistic shields as well as ballistic solutions for naval, air and land platforms and vehicles. Their Netro night vision and thermal devices provide excellent detection, identification & recognition capability to soldiers at night to enhance their night fighting capabilities.
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