FIREPOWER BOOST: BEL Bags Whopping ₹1,640 Crore Army Radar Deal!

  • Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has clinched a massive ₹1,640 crore order from the Indian Army for the supply of state-of-the-art Air Defence Fire Control Radars (Atulya), signaling a major leap for India’s indigenous defence capability.

  • The contract highlights collaboration between BEL and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which designed these advanced radars to elevate air defence shield along the nation’s borders.

  • Atulya radars are engineered for 24/7 surveillance, target detection, acquisition, tracking, and direction of air defence guns — providing an impenetrable wall against fighter jets, helicopters, and UAVs even in adverse weather and electronic warfare conditions.

  • These radars feature cutting-edge Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) technology, ensuring they operate seamlessly even when the enemy tries to jam or disrupt radar signals.

  • Modular in design, Atulya radars offer flexibility for fast deployment, easy maintenance, and high operational readiness — a critical advantage for dynamic battlefield conditions.

  • A substantial indigenous content (over 70%) in the systems reflects the spirit of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and accelerates India’s journey towards self-reliance in military technology.

  • The order is expected to significantly enhance the modernisation of Indian Army’s air defence regiments and strengthen operational preparedness while generating considerable business for Indian MSMEs through local component manufacturing.

  • This procurement aligns with the government’s ongoing push to reduce foreign imports and reinforce the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the high-stakes sector of defence production.

  • Defence analysts hail the deal as a game-changer that will turbocharge the Army’s ability to neutralize modern aerial threats and position BEL as a pacesetter in advanced electronic warfare solutions.

  • With India’s defence production and exports surging to new highs, BEL’s blockbuster contract is poised to spark further innovation and investments in the nation's fast-growing military-industrial complex.

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