Chennai: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation to develop an indigenous digital communication system for secure airborne applications.

The Software Development Institute (SDI) of the IAF signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the two institutions for the joint design and development of the system.

The agreement was signed by Air Vice Marshal Sarabjit Singh, Commandant of SDI, and Dr M.J. Shankar Raman, CEO of IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, in the presence of IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti.

The collaboration aims to develop advanced communication and networking technologies, reduce import dependence, strengthen IAF capabilities and promote Atmanirbhar Bharat.