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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