Defence Ministry signs ₹770-crore contract with BEL for low-level radars
India's Ministry of Defence signed a ₹770-crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of Improved Low Level Light Weight Radars (LLLR-I). These radars are intended to strengthen the Army’s air defence capabilities against aerial threats, including drones, and support indigenous defence manufacturing.
Why it matters
This significant defence contract enhances India's national security by upgrading military air defence systems and promotes domestic industry, aligning with the government's 'Viksit Bharat @2047' vision for self-reliance and economic growth.
Defence Ministry signs ₹770-crore contract with BEL for low-level radars left Union Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. File The Hindu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/1rvaxw/article71608146.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/After-Armenia-G2SGJU06M.5.jpg.jpg bl-online Administrator A file photo of Union Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh Move aims to strengthen Army’s air defence capabilities against aerial threats, including drones New Delhi The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday (October 21, 2026) signed a contract worth approximately ₹770 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of Improved Low Level Light Weight Radar (LLLR-I), to strengthen the Army’s air defence capabilities against aerial threats, including drones.
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