SOURCE: AFI
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence, has announced the acquisition of additional orders valued at Rs. 577 crore since its last disclosure on February 20, 2025. The latest contracts, secured as of March 6, 2025, encompass a diverse range of advanced defense and communication systems, reinforcing BEL’s pivotal role in India’s indigenous defense ecosystem.
The major orders include cutting-edge airborne electronic warfare (EW) products, an advanced composite communication system for submarines, Doppler weather radars, train communication systems, radar upgradation projects, as well as spares and related services. These additions bring BEL’s total order inflow for the current financial year (FY25) to an impressive Rs. 13,724 crore, highlighting the company’s robust growth trajectory and its expanding footprint in both defense and civilian sectors.
The newly secured orders reflect BEL’s technological versatility and its ability to cater to a wide array of strategic needs. The airborne electronic warfare products are designed to enhance the survivability of aircraft by countering enemy radar and missile threats, a critical capability in modern network-centric warfare. The advanced composite communication system for submarines represents a leap forward in underwater communication technology, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity for India’s naval fleet.
Additionally, the inclusion of Doppler weather radars underscores BEL’s contribution to civilian applications, providing precise weather forecasting capabilities essential for disaster management and aviation safety. The train communication systems further demonstrate the company’s diversification into infrastructure projects, supporting India’s ambitious railway modernization efforts. Radar upgradation, spares, and services round out the orders, ensuring the continued operational readiness of existing defense systems.
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