MoD Signs Rs. 1,476 Crore Deal with BEL for Mobile Electronic Warfare Systems (72% Indigenous)
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth Rs. 1,476 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for supply of Mobile Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems for the Indian Army
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The systems have 72% indigenous content, aligning with the Defence Acquisition Policy 2020 and Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan in defence
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Electronic Warfare systems jam enemy radar, communications, and weapons guidance systems — critical for modern battlefield operations
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BEL is India's premier defence PSU; it also makes radars, communication systems, and sonars for all three services
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Contract is under the "Buy (Indian-IDDM)" category — highest preference category under Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020
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India's defence exports rose to Rs. 21,083 crore (2023-24); government targets Rs. 50,000 crore in exports by 2029
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The deal contributes to the government's target of 75% indigenous procurement in defence by 2027
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