CoreEL Technologies India Private Limited announced on December 2, 2025, the acquisition of Lekha Wireless’s Aerospace and Defence Systems (ADS) division, bolstering its military communication portfolio with indigenous IP, specialized engineering talent, and technologies like Tactical SDRs, Mesh Radios, Vehicle SDRs, data links, missile telemetry, and UAV systems. This move, advised by Steer Advisors with undisclosed financials, aligns with surging Indian armed forces demand for secure, product-ready solutions amid Atmanirbhar Bharat’s indigenization push. Key actors include CoreEL’s MD & CEO Vishwanath Padur and Lekha founders Amarnadha Reddy and Ramu Srinivasaiah, who hailed the synergy for next-gen R&D. From an Indian strategic lens, it fortifies national security by reducing import reliance, enhancing operational resilience against border threats from China and Pakistan, and positioning domestic firms for global exports in contested communication domains.