Bharat Electronics Limited — Others, 02-05-2025: Appointment

Bharat Electronics Limited has announced a board meeting to appoint Shri Hari Kumar R as Director (Research & Development). With over 35 years of experience, he has driven key innovations like India’s first 65-Kelvin C-band low noise amplifiers and GaN-based transmitters for communications and radar. He also led BEL’s rapid ISO certification and inspection of 30,000 ICU ventilators during the COVID-19 first wave. His leadership will bolster BEL’s R&D capabilities, supporting its core defence technology advancements until his retirement in 2027 or further notice.