Bharat Electronics (BEL) has signed a contract with Ministry
of Defence valued at Rs 2,210 crore (excluding taxes) for supply of EW suite
for Mi 17 V5 Helicopters of Indian Air Force. These systems are indigenously
designed and developed by CASDIC, DRDO and manufactured by the company. The EW
Suite comprises Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), Missile Approach Warning System
(MAWS) and Counter Measure Dispensing System (CMDS) which significantly enhance
the combat survivability of the helicopters along with effective counter
measures.
With this, BEL has now accumulated orders totalling Rs.2,803
crore in the current financial year.
Bharat Electronics (BEL) is a multi-product,
multi-technology, multi-unit conglomerate with various products in the areas of
military communication, radars, naval systems, C4I systems, weapon systems,
homeland security, telecom & broadcast systems, electronic warfare, tank
electronics, electro-optics, professional electronic components and solar
photovoltaic systems.
Source: Ace Equity