SOURCE: AFI
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has marked a significant achievement in its collaboration with Thales Group, delivering the 7,000th transmit/receive (T/R) module for the RBE2 radar system used in the Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter jets. This milestone underscores BEL’s role in the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Indian government, enhancing local manufacturing capabilities in high-tech defense sectors.
The journey began in November 2020 when BEL, for the first time, contributed the front end of an RBE2 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar to Thales, which was then delivered to Dassault Aviation. Fast forward four years, and BEL has now produced and delivered an impressive 7,000 T/R modules, showcasing a substantial leap in production capacity and technological prowess.
The RBE2 radar, with its advanced AESA technology, provides the Rafale with superior air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities, making it one of the most advanced combat aircraft in the Indian Air Force’s inventory. The T/R modules are critical components that ensure the radar’s performance.
The delivery of the 7,000th module was celebrated by both companies as a symbol of their enduring partnership and commitment to advancing aerospace technology in India. Thales Group, known for its global leadership in aerospace, defense, and security, has been actively involved in supporting the Indian government’s vision for self-reliance in defense production.
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