New Delhi, March 31: In a significant boost to India's push for self-reliance in defense manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence signed a major capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited on Tuesday for the procurement of two advanced Mountain Radars for the Indian Air Force.
The deal, valued at approximately ₹1,950 crore, was formalized in the national capital in the presence of senior officials from both sides.
"To strengthen India's indigenous defense capabilities under 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make-in-India', the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has inked a major capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two Mountain Radars, including associated equipment and required infrastructure for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of around ₹1,950 crore," according to the ministry statement.
The contract has been awarded under the 'Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)' category, reinforcing the government's continued emphasis on the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives.
The move is aimed at strengthening domestic defense capabilities while reducing reliance on foreign-origin equipment.
The Mountain Radar system has been indigenously designed and developed by the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment, a key laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation.
Manufacturing responsibility will be handled by Bharat Electronics Limited, one of India's leading defense public sector undertakings.
Once installed and commissioned, these radars are expected to significantly enhance the Indian Air Force's surveillance capabilities, particularly in challenging mountainous terrains.
Officials noted that the systems will play a crucial role in strengthening India's air defense network and overall national security architecture.
The procurement is also expected to provide a boost to the domestic defense industry ecosystem by encouraging indigenous design and production, while supporting technological advancement within the country.
"The installation and commissioning of these radars will boost the country's air defense and strengthen national security. The procurement will also reduce the dependency on foreign equipment," the ministry said.
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