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BEL Secures Rs 1,476 Crore Deal for Mobile Electronic Systems for Army

The Ministry of Defence signed a Rs 1,476 crore contract with BEL for five ground-based mobile electronic systems for the Indian Army. The systems, with 72% indigenous content, will enhance Electronic Warfare, surveillance, and secure communication. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted that 25% of the Defence R&D budget has been allocated to industry and start-ups. Domestic defence production reached a record Rs 1.54 lakh crore, with exports hitting Rs 38,424 crore.

Key Points: BEL Rs 1,476 Crore Deal for Army Mobile Electronic Systems

  • BEL signs Rs 1,476 crore deal for 5 mobile electronic systems
  • Contract under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category
  • Systems for EW, surveillance, secure communication
  • 72% indigenous content, boosts Aatmanirbhar Bharat
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BEL bags Rs 1,476 crore deal to make five Mobile Electronic Systems for Indian Army

BEL bags Rs 1,476 crore contract for ground-based mobile electronic systems for Indian Army, boosting indigenous defence under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

"The contract reinforces Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India in the defence sector. - Ministry of Defence"

New Delhi, May 5

The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Hyderabad, for the procurement of five ground-based Mobile Electronic Systems, worth Rs 1,476 crore, for the Indian Army with a minimum 72 per cent indigenous content.

The contract, under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category, was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Kumar Singh at Kartavya Bhawan here.

BEL produces advanced, indigenous ground-based mobile electronic systems for the Indian Army, focusing on Electronic Warfare (EW), surveillance, and secure tactical communication.

The system will modernise the Indian Army units and strengthen the indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem of the country. The contract reinforces Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India in the defence sector, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence.

A ground-based mobile electronic system is a vehicle-mounted electronic intelligence platform designed to detect, analyse, locate, and monitor enemy radar and electronic emissions in real-time. Typically, these systems feature high-sensitivity receivers, 360-degree coverage, and 3D mapping for rapid battlefield situational awareness and surveillance.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that the government has placed defence research at the centre of its priorities and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has already transferred 2,200 technologies to various industries.

Addressing the North Tech Symposium, organised here by the Indian Army, the minister underscored the importance of sustained focus on research and cultivating the element of surprise to stay future-ready in the present era of intense technological revolution.

He pointed out that 25 per cent of the Defence R&D budget has been allocated to the industry, academia, and start-ups, and to date, these entities have already utilised over Rs 4,500 crore of the budget.

He underlined that the Government's self-reliance efforts are yielding positive results as the domestic defence production has reached a record high of Rs 1.54 lakh crore in Financial Year 2025-26, with defence exports touching an all-time high figure of Rs 38,424 crore.

- IANS

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James A
Good to see India reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. These mobile EW systems are critical for modern warfare. Hope the delivery timelines are met efficiently.
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Ravi K
Meanwhile, our farmers are struggling and infrastructure lags behind. Defence is important, but we need a balance. Rs 1,476 crore is a lot of money. Hope these systems actually work well on the ground.
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Nisha Z
Double whammy! Defence production at Rs 1.54 lakh crore and exports at record high. DRDO transferring 2200 technologies is a big deal. Our startups and academia getting 25% R&D budget is a game-changer. Feeling proud! 🚀
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Michael C
Impressive numbers on domestic production and exports. The focus on electronic warfare is smart, especially with the changing nature of conflicts. Let's see how these systems perform in real-world conditions.
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Karthik V
Finally! Real steps towards self-reliance. 72% indigenous content is no joke. BEL has been doing solid work in EW systems for years. This will definitely boost our army's capabilities on the borders. 👏
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Emma D
The focus on R&D and surprise tactics is key. Good to see Rajnath Singh emphasizing staying future

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