Defence Ministry signs 1,950 cr BEL contract for mountain radars
India
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,950 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited to get two high-tech mountain radars.
This move is part of the Make in India push, focusing on homegrown defense tech: these radars were designed and developed by the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment, a Bengaluru-based DRDO lab, while BEL will manufacture, install, and commission them.
Radars improve IAF detection, boost manufacturing
Built for tough, high-altitude areas, these new radars will help the Indian Air Force spot threats like fighter jets and drones more effectively along mountainous borders.
The deal also gives a boost to local defense manufacturing by involving Indian vendors and MSMEs, opening up new jobs, and encouraging innovation in military tech.