Tanzanian Defence Minister Dr. Stergomena Lawrence visited BDL

New Delhi: A delegation led by Her Excellency Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax, Minister of Defence, United Republic of Tanzania visited Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) on Saturday, August 27, 2022. 

The Minister was accompanied by senior officials from the Tanzanian Armed Forces, Indian Defence Advisor accredited to Tanzania and officials from the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. 

The Hon’ble Minister was briefed about the products which BDL is offering for exports. The manufacturing facilities of the Company were showcased. Commodore Siddharth Mishra (Retd), CMD, BDL expressed that the visit will further strengthen the Defence Cooperation existing between India and Tanzania as well as give a fillip to realization of various export orders for the Company.

BDL is offering Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, Surface to Air Missiles, Underwater weapons, Counter Measure Dispensing System, Drone delivered bombs and Drone delivered missiles for export to Tanzania and other friendly foreign nations. 

During her visit, the Hon’ble Minister was received by Shri P Radhakrishna, Director (Production), BDL. Shri N Srinivasulu, Director (Finance), Dr Upender Vennam, IPoS, Chief Vigilance Officer, BDL and other senior officials from BDL were present. 

A display of products and equipment by other Defence Public Sector Undertakings, private industry and start-ups was also organized at BDL.