Archive · 25 Jul 2025
MoD Signs Rs 2,000-Cr Deal with BEL for Air Defence Radars
The Indian government has made a deal with a company called Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to buy new radar systems for the army.
These radars will help protect the country by spotting things flying in the air that could be a threat, like enemy planes or drones.
The deal is worth about Rs 2,000 crore.
This will help the army upgrade their air defense systems and make the country safer, while also helping the Indian economy.
MoD signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
The contract is for Air Defence Fire Control Radars.
The deal is worth approximately Rs 2,000 crore.
Radars will detect airborne threats like fighter aircraft and drones.
The project aims to modernize Air Defence Regiments.
- Who
- The Ministry of Defence and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
- What
- The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with BEL for Air Defence Fire Control Radars.
- When
- The contract signing took place on Friday.
- Where
- Information not available.
- Why
- To modernize the Air Defence Regiments and enhance the Indian Army’s operational readiness.
- Contracting Parties
- MoD and BEL
- Purpose
- Procurement of Air Defence Fire Control Radars
- Value
- Rs 2,000 crore
- Indigenous Content
- Minimum 70%
- Threats Detected
- Airborne threats, including aircraft and drones