Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is an Indian state-owned aerospace and defense company headquartered in Bangalore. It was established in 1954 and has nine manufacturing units located across India. BEL manufactures advanced electronics and communication equipment for the Indian Armed Forces and Indian Space Research Organisation. It has a strong R&D base and manufactures products like radars, naval systems, electronic voting machines, and telecom equipment. BEL aims to be a globally competitive company in defense electronics and other fields through in-house R&D and strategic partnerships.