**Policy Summary: Procurement of Air Defence Fire Control Radars for the Indian Army**
On July 25, 2025, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for approximately Rs 2,000 crore for the procurement of Air Defence Fire Control Radars for the Indian Army. This procurement falls under the "Buy Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured" category, furthering the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
The contract, exchanged between senior MoD and BEL officials in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, specifies that the Fire Control Radars will have a minimum of 70% indigenous content. These radars are designed to detect a comprehensive range of airborne threats, including fighter aircraft, attack helicopters, and enemy drones.
This acquisition is expected to significantly modernize the Air Defence Regiments, enhance the Indian Army's operational readiness, and contribute to national economic growth. Furthermore, the procurement aims to empower indigenous defense industries by fostering participation from Indian MSMEs in components manufacturing and raw material supply.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry responsible for defence.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: A Government of India initiative for self-reliance.
Bharat Electronics Limited: An Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company.
Air Defence Fire Control Radars: The specific type of radar system being procured.
Indian Army: The land-based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces.
Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh: The individual holding the position of Defence Secretary.
New Delhi: The capital of India, where the contract was signed.
Indian MSMEs: Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, which are being encouraged through components manufacturing and raw material supply.
Ministry of Defence
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks Rs 2,000 crore
contract with BEL for Air Defence Fire Control
Radars for Indian Army
Posted On: 25 JUL 2025 3:16PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement
of Air Defence Fire Control Radars for the Indian Army, worth approx. Rs 2,000 crore, under the Buy
(Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) category. The contract was inked and
exchanged by senior officials of MoD and BEL in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar
Singh in New Delhi on July 25, 2025.
With minimum 70% indigenous content, these Fire Control Radars will be able to detect all forms of air-borne
threats, including fighter aircraft, attack helicopters and enemy drones. This would mark a significant
milestone in the modernisation of the Air Defence Regiments and enhance the Indian Army’s operational
readiness, while contributing to the economic growth of the nation.
The procurement marks a pivotal step towards empowering indigenous defence industries by encouraging
Indian MSMEs through components’ manufacturing and raw material supply.
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