Mod Inks ₹ 770 Cr Radar Contract
Ministry of Defence · Security · Posted 21 OCT 2026 3:30PM
What happened
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹ 770 Cr contract with M/s Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL) on October 21, 2026, to procure Improved Low Level Light Weight Radars (LLLR-I) for the Indian Army to counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) threats.
Why it matters for UPSC
This contract highlights India's push towards indigenous defense manufacturing and self-reliance in critical air defense technologies, which is important for UPSC syllabus themes concerning internal security, defense preparedness, and indigenization of technology.
Key objectives
- Procure Improved Low Level Light Weight Radars (LLLR-I) for the Indian Army from M/s Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL) at an approximate cost of ₹ 770 Cr.
- Detect and track fighter size targets and mini/micro drones while prioritizing aerial targets to counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) threats.
- Boost India’s defense manufacturing ecosystem, indigenize air defence platforms, and support MSMEs in line with Viksit Bharat @2047.