MOD INKS ₹ 770 Cr CONTRACT TO PROCURE IMPROVED LOW LEVEL LIGHT WEIGHT RADARS FOR INDIAN ARMY

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth approximately ₹ 770 crore with M/s Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL) in New Delhi on October 21, 2026, to procure Improved Low Level Light Weight Radars (LLLR-I) for the Indian Army. The system is designed to detect and track fighter-size targets, mini/micro drones, and prioritize aerial targets to counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) threats. This procurement is described as a step towards indigenization of Air Defence platforms and boosting the domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem, involving Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.