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India's defence ministry signed a ₹2,000 crore contract on Friday with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of air defence fire control radars for the Army.   

These fire control radars will be able to identify any type of airborne threat, such as enemy drones, fighter planes, and attack helicopters. The ministry, in its statement, added that approximately ₹2,000 crore procurement will be implemented under the framework of 'Indian-indigenously designed, developed and manufactured category'. 

"With a minimum 70 per cent indigenous content, these fire control radars will be able to detect all forms of air-borne threats, including fighter aircraft, attack helicopters and enemy drones," the ministry said. 

 

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"This would mark a significant milestone in the modernisation of the air defence regiments and enhance the Indian Army's operational readiness, while contributing to the economic growth of the nation," the ministry said in a statement. 

Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth approx Rs 2000 crore with @BEL_CorpCom for procurement of Air Defence Fire Control Radars for the #IndianArmy under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. With over 70% indigenous content, these radars will enhance detection of aerial… pic.twitter.com/2OpLmEgr1c

— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) July 25, 2025