What Happened
Strengthening Army Air Defence Against Drone Threats
India has signed a ₹770 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for radar systems to improve the Army’s ability to detect and track aerial targets, including small drones. The Improved Low Level Light Weight Radar system can detect and track fighter-sized aerial targets and mini/micro drones, with an additional target-prioritisation capability. The contract is part of India’s push to strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing, as reported by an unknown source.