Archive · 26 Jul 2025
India Signs Rs 2,000 Cr Deal for Indigenous Air Defense Radars
The Indian government has signed a deal with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) to buy new air defense radars for the army.
This is a major step in modernizing defenses, costing about Rs 2,000 crore.
These new radars will be able to spot aircraft, helicopters, and drones.
The government wants to boost the country's defense industry and is making sure that at least 70% of the parts are made in India.
This is part of a larger plan to increase local defense production.
Defense Ministry signed a Rs 2,000 crore contract with BEL.
The contract is for indigenous air defense fire control radars.
Radars will detect airborne threats including aircraft and drones.
The deal modernizes Air Defence Regiments and enhances readiness.
Indigenous content is a minimum of 70%.
- Who
- The Defence Ministry and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
- What
- Procurement of air defense fire control radars.
- When
- The contract was signed on Friday.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To modernize air defense and enhance operational readiness.
- Contractor
- Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
- Contract Value
- Rs 2,000 crore
- Radars Purpose
- Air Defence Fire Control
- Indigenous Content
- Minimum 70%
- Goal
- Modernize air defense, enhance operational readiness
