New Delhi: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured a contract worth approximately Rs 770 crore from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply Improved Low Level Light Weight Radars (LLLR-I) for the Indian Army.

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The contract was signed on October 21 in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, according to an official release issued by the Ministry of Defence.

The LLLR-I systems are designed to detect and track fighter-sized aerial targets as well as mini and micro drones. They also have the capability to prioritise aerial targets, enabling the Indian Army to respond more effectively to threats posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

The procurement is expected to support the modernisation of the Army's air defence capabilities while strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing.

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According to the Ministry of Defence, the contract aligns with the government's vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. It is also aimed at promoting indigenisation of air defence platforms, supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and building a resilient, self-reliant and globally competitive defence industry.

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