New Delhi, 6 November 2026: The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Software Development Institute (SDI) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation. The agreement covers the joint design and development of an indigenous digital communication system for airborne use.
The MoA was signed by Air Vice Marshal Sarabjit Singh, Commandant of SDI, and Dr MJ Shankar Raman, CEO of IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation. Prof V Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, was present at the signing.
Under the partnership, the IAF will work with IIT Madras and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation to develop advanced algorithms for communication systems and networking. The indigenous effort aims to reduce dependence on imported systems and strengthen the IAF’s operational efficiency, in line with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.