By A Correspondent

Bengaluru (Karnataka): In a significant consolidation move within India’s rapidly expanding defence electronics and drone communication ecosystem, CoreEL Technologies Private Limited, on December 2, 2025, announced the acquisition of the Aerospace & Defence Systems (ADS) division of Bengaluru-based Lekha Wireless.

The deal, whose financial details remain undisclosed, marks a major strategic push as Indian companies race to build indigenous, secure, and product-ready communication systems under the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

This acquisition instantly strengthens CoreEL’s position in the military communication segment, adding advanced wireless communication Intellectual Properties, next-generation engineering talent, and proven tactical communication technologies that cater to India’s armed forces, strategic agencies, missile programmes, and UAV operations.

Major Force in Secure Defence Communications

The takeover comes at a time when India’s defence communication market is undergoing a sharp transformation, with the armed forces demanding highly secure, indigenous, and battlefield-ready communication networks.

From tactical radios to encrypted drone data links, the need for homegrown technology has never been greater.

With Lekha’s ADS division integrated into its operations, CoreEL now gains a significantly expanded portfolio, covering:

• Tactical and Vehicle Software-Defined Radios (SDRs)
• Mesh Radios
• MIL-Standard battlefield communication systems
• Secure commercial-grade communication equipment
• Missile Telemetry and Data Links
• SATCOM-enabling systems
• UAV and drone communication systems

These additions seamlessly complement CoreEL’s existing strengths in airborne systems, secure data links, electronic warfare components, and SATCOM, creating one of the most comprehensive indigenous communication portfolios in the country.

India’s Next-Gen Communication Architecture

The acquisition also boosts CoreEL’s Research & Development capabilities at a time when India is prioritising sovereign communication hardware, particularly for drone warfare, network-centric operations, and next-generation tactical systems.

The combined entity will accelerate development of advanced communication solutions that meet both Indian and global demand for rugged, reliable, and encrypted military-grade systems.

In a statement, CoreEL Technologies managing director and CEO Vishwanath Padur said the deal aligns perfectly with the company’s ambition to lead India’s secure communication ecosystem.

“Secure Communication in India is evolving rapidly. By combining our system design strengths with Lekha’s wireless technologies, we are better positioned to deliver advanced, locally engineered solutions to our valued customers.”

Lekha Wireless founders Amarnadha Reddy and Ramu Srinivasaiah echoed the sentiment, highlighting a shared culture of innovation and engineering excellence.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Founded in 1999, CoreEL Technologies is one of India’s defence electronics providers, with products deployed across missiles, radars, avionics, EW systems, SONARs, and advanced communication platforms. The company is a recognised partner of the MoD, DRDO, and several defence PSUs.

Lekha Wireless, founded in 2010, is a deep-tech wireless communications company known for its MANET and SDR-based secure communication systems. After the transaction, Lekha will continue focusing on its railway communication, 4G/5G, and upcoming 6G technologies.

Steer Advisors acted as the sole transaction advisor, continuing its decade-long association with CoreEL.

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