<h1>Indian electro-optics company partners with Bulgarian firm for thermal sight technology transfer under self-reliance initiatives</h1> An Indian electro-optics company signed a strategic partnership with a Bulgarian firm to advance indigenous defense manufacturing under India's self-reliance initiatives. The collaboration involves technology transfer for thermal sights, surveillance systems, and handheld thermal imagers. The Bulgarian partner brings battle-tested innovations including over 300 deployed thermal sights. The Indian company, established in 2018 with government support, holds four patents and recently achieved significant revenue growth. The partnership aims to adapt advanced thermal technologies for Indian defense needs while supporting local manufacturing capabilities and creating competitive solutions for battlefield applications.