India Boosts Coastal Security: Rs 12.20 Billion Contract for Advanced Radios

The Indian government has signed a landmark contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) worth Rs 12.20 billion for the procurement of 149 Software Defined Radios (SDRs) for the Indian Coast Guard. This strategic move significantly enhances India's coastal surveillance capabilities. The state-of-the-art SDRs, developed indigenously, will provide secure and advanced communication systems for Coast Guard vessels. This contract aligns with India's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, strengthening domestic defense manufacturing. The deal follows BEL's recent successes in securing orders for naval systems and underscores the company's growing role in India's defense sector modernization efforts.

 

Sources: Ministry of Defence, Bharat Electronics Limited, Defence.Capital