SOURCE: AFI
A high-level delegation from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) visited Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru on [Date of Visit]. The delegation was led by His Excellency Major General Lukwikila Metikwiza Marcel, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence (MoD), DRC.
During the visit, Mr. Manoj Jain, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of BEL, received the delegation and held discussions on potential areas of collaboration in the defence sector. Mr. Jain briefed the delegation on BEL’s capabilities and its wide range of defence products and systems.
BEL took the opportunity to showcase its Akash NG Multi-Function Radar (MFR) to the delegation. The Akash NG is a state-of-the-art radar system designed for air defence applications. It is a vital component of India’s multi-layered air defence network.
The visit of the high-level delegation from the DRC is a significant development in India’s growing defence ties with African nations. It is expected that the discussions held during the visit will pave the way for future cooperation between BEL and the DRC in the field of defence equipment and technology.