The historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between SBUP and the Indian Army HQ Southern Command. Through this MoU, the University will facilitate education in defence studies and nation building. The MoU was signed in the august presence of Lieutenant General Manjit Kumar, Chief of Staff, Southern Command and Major General Abhijit Bapat. Through this partnership, SBUP has established the School of Defence and Strategic Studies. This MoU marks a key step for education and national security partnership work.