What Happened
Defence Ministry Boosts Air Defence Capability With Indigenous Systems
The Defence Ministry of India has signed a contract worth $1950 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of two Mountain Radars for the Indian Air Force. The radars, designed and developed by the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment, will be manufactured by BEL and are expected to boost air defence capability and reduce dependence on foreign equipment. The deal aligns with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives, as reported by Akashvani News.