CoreEL Technologies India, a provider of advanced electronic system-level products and solutions for the Aerospace and Defence as well as the commercial sectors, has acquired the Aerospace and Defence System (ADS) division of Lekha Wireless, a Bangalore-based wireless communications company.
The acquisition brings proven wireless communication technologies, indigenous IP, and a specialised engineering team, strengthening CoreEL’s position in the Military Communication domain.
The addition of Lekha ADS’s capabilities enhances CoreEL’s ability to serve these requirements with an advanced set of scalable products. But above all, it accelerates research & development to develop the next-generation, world-class communication products and solutions.
With this acquisition, CoreEL gains expanded engineering bandwidth and ready-to-deploy IPs that broaden its offering across Tactical SDRs, Vehicle SDRs, Mesh Radios, Secure Commercial Communications equipment, MIL-standard radios, Data Links, Missile Communication & Telemetry and UAV communication systems. These capabilities complement CoreEL’s ongoing work in communication, airborne systems, secure data links and SATCOM, enabling the company to address a wider set of operational needs. The combined technology portfolio strengthens CoreEL’s ability to meet rising global demand for reliable and innovatively engineered communication systems.
Vishwanath Padur, Managing Director & CEO, CoreEL Technologies, said, “Secure Communication in India is evolving rapidly, creating opportunities for companies with strong indigenous capabilities. The ADS division of Lekha brings deep wireless expertise, a strong set of communication IPs and a culture that aligns well with CoreEL. By combining our system design and integration strengths with Lekha’s wireless technologies, we are better positioned to deliver advanced, locally engineered communication solutions to our valued customers.”
Amarnadha Reddy and Ramu Srinivasaiah, Founder Directors of Lekha Wireless, said, “By integrating Lekha’s ADS division with CoreEL, we are bringing a strong culture of innovation, product development, and technological excellence. CoreEL’s high engineering competence aligns perfectly with Lekha ADS’s wireless communication expertise, creating a powerful synergy. This integration strengthens the ability to deliver reliable, next-generation communication solutions to defence customers.”
CoreEL Technologies is a Systems Engineering and Technology Solutions company founded in 1999. The Company designs, manufactures and supplies advanced electronic products and complex electronic systems to Indian Aerospace & Defence Industry, including the Ministry of Defence. Its products have been deployed in India’s next-generation avionics, radars, missiles, electronic warfare, MILCOM and SONARS, amongst others. CoreEL has received recognition from the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and multiple Industry Associations for its innovative products and processes.
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Lekha Wireless Solutions is a leading deep-tech company in the area of wireless connectivity with strong expertise in defence, mission-critical wireless communication, railway communication and mobile wireless telecom.
The company has developed advanced MANET and SDR-based communication solutions for the Armed Forces, Defence PSUs, strategic agencies, and aerospace platforms.
Post transaction, Lekha continues to focus on its railway communication solutions, 4G and 5G product portfolio with a map towards 6G technology.
