Defence Ministry signs ₹1,950-crore deal with BEL for indigenous mountain radars
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Why in news
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,950-crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to procure two indigenous mountain radars for the Air Force to enhance high-altitude surveillance.
Background
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,950-crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for two mountain radars. The systems were designed and developed by the Electronics & Radar Development Establishment under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Facts for Prelims
- FactContract value for the mountain radars is ₹1,950 crore.
- BodyBharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is the manufacturing partner for the radars.
- BodyElectronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) under DRDO designed and developed the systems.
- S&TThe radars are specifically designed for high-altitude deployment for the Air Force.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the promotion of indigenous defense manufacturing and high-altitude surveillance technologies contributes to India's strategic autonomy and border security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign OEMs for critical surveillance hardware
- Technological sovereignty: Leveraging DRDO-BEL synergy to achieve 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in defense electronics
- Operational capability: Enhancing detection accuracy in complex high-altitude terrains
Keywords: Atmanirbhar Bharat · Strategic Autonomy · Defense Procurement · High-altitude Surveillance · Indigenization
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