Defence Ministry signs contracts worth Rs 3,800 cr with BEL

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed two contracts worth Rs 3,800 crores with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) for the supply of Medium Power Radar and Digital Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) for the Indian Air Force, said the company in a statement.

Further, it stated, "These are flagship projects showcasing the indigenous design and manufacturing capabilities of the Indian Defence industry led by BEL, involving other Public Sectors, Private Sectors, and MSMEs. These projects will add another milestone to the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives of the central government."

Features of Medium Power Radar

Highlighting the features of the Medium Power Radar, the statement said, "The Medium Power Radar (Arudhara) for Indian Air Force is the state-of-the-art 4D Surveillance Radar equipped with Active Aperture Phased Array Radar technologies based on Solid State TR Module Transmission. The Radar is indigenously developed and being manufactured by BEL based on Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LDRE) - DRDO design. The above system will further enhance the surveillance capability of the Indian Air Force with the state-of-the-art Modern Radar Technologies including best-in-class ECCM capabilities."

Features of RWR

The statement also emphasised the features of the Digital Radar Warning Receiver and said, "The Digital Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) for Fighter Aircraft of Indian Air Force has been indigenously designed & developed by Combat Aircraft Systems Development and Integration Centre (CASDIC), DRDO. The supply of advanced EW Systems will significantly enhance the battle-suitability of IAF fighter aircraft while undertaking operational missions against adversaries."

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