Centum Electronics has secured a significant ₹66 crore order from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the design and development of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar systems for the Utility Helicopter-Maritime (UH-M) programme. The company announced this major defense contract through a regulatory filing under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Obligations on February 24, 2026.

Project Specifications and Structure

The AESA radar system is specifically designed to detect, classify, and track multiple maritime targets, enhancing the operational and surveillance capabilities of the UH-M platform in maritime environments. The project has been structured in two distinct phases with clear timelines and deliverables.

Development Timeline

Phase-1 Implementation

The current order covers Phase-1, focusing on the design and development of AESA radar systems with a gross value of ₹78 crore including GST. This phase is scheduled for completion over the next two financial years, establishing the technical foundation for the maritime surveillance capabilities.

Phase-2 Production Plans

Upon successful execution of Phase-1, the programme is expected to progress to Phase-2, which will involve serial production and supply of AESA radar systems. This phase carries an indicative value of ₹500 crore with delivery scheduled over five years from receipt of the serial production order.

Strategic Defense Partnership

This contract represents a significant milestone for Centum Electronics in the defense electronics sector, demonstrating the company's system-level design, development, and manufacturing capabilities in advanced radar technology. The order aligns with the company's focus on high-reliability electronics and system-level solutions for defense and aerospace applications, while strengthening its long-standing relationship with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

Company Profile

Centum Electronics Limited is one of India's leading Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) companies, serving the Defence, Aerospace, Space, Industrial, Transportation, and Medical sectors, with capabilities spanning concept-to-commissioning and high-reliability electronics solutions.

Centum Electronics Limited has fulfilled its regulatory obligations by publishing unaudited consolidated financial results for the third quarter ended 31st December, 2025 in newspapers on 16th February, 2026.

Regulatory Compliance

The company published extracts of its Q3FY26 unaudited consolidated financial results in Business Standard (English newspaper) and Prajavan (Kannada newspaper) as mandated under Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Financial Performance Overview

The consolidated financial results for Q3FY26 present the following key metrics:

Earnings Per Share

The company reported earnings per share figures for the quarter:

Standalone Financial Highlights

The company also provided standalone financial results showing:

Board Approval and Review

The unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 14th February, 2026. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Indu H S (ICSI Membership No. F12285) signed the regulatory filing.

Document Availability

The complete format of the financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended 31st December, 2025 is available on the websites of stock exchanges ( www.nseindia.com , www.bseindia.com ) and the company's website ( www.centumelectronics.com ). The results have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013.