SOURCE: AFI
In a significant boost to India’s defense capabilities, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) handed over the 49th Weapon Locating Radar (WLR-Plains), known as Swathi, to the Indian Army on March 05, 2025. Developed indigenously in collaboration with the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), this milestone underscores BEL’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology well ahead of schedule.
The Swathi WLR is a sophisticated radar system designed to detect and track incoming artillery shells, mortars, and rockets, while simultaneously pinpointing the location of enemy weapons. Tailored for operations in plains terrain, it provides the Indian Army with a critical tactical advantage by enabling rapid counter-battery fire. The system’s indigenous development highlights India’s growing prowess in defense electronics and radar technology, aligning with the “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives.
The collaboration between BEL and LRDE, a key laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has been instrumental in the Swathi project’s success. The radar’s advanced features, including high accuracy in hostile environments and seamless integration with artillery units, have earned it praise from military experts.
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