Defence Ministry inks contract worth Rs.2269.54 Cr with BEL.

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SHYAM SOOD

=Defence Secretary visit BEL Chennai & AVNL Avadi
=Indian Navy will procure 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems from BEL.

RAJOURI/NEW DELHI FEB 13:–Under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad on Tuesday in New Delhi for procurement of 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems.
Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems along with associated equipment/accessories will be procured for the Indian Navy under Buy (Indian- IDDM) category at a total cost of Rs.2269.54 Cr.
The Shakti Electronic Warfare System is indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured.
“The “Shakti EW System is capable of accurately intercepting electronic emissions and implementing counter measures in dense electromagnetic environment,” said MoD.
The Shakti EW System will be installed on-board capital warships of the Indian Navy.
MoD said that the project will generate employment of two and half lakh man-days over a period of four years with participation of more than 155 industry partners including MSMEs, thus furthering the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
Meanwhile, according to PRO Defence Jammu’s post on X, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane visited BEL Chennai on Tuesday.
“Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane’s visit to BEL Chennai underscores commitment to indigenous defence production. Reviews performance commends R&D & manufacturing capabilities. Emphasises BEL’s role in Make in India & MSME capacity development” read PRO’s post.
He also posted that the Defence Secretary underscores focus on excellence during his visit to AVNL, HVF, and EFA.
Defence Secretary emphasises global manufacturing standards, R&D, and indigenization & encourages new product development for enhanced efficiency and competitiveness.