The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a ₹770 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of Improved Low-Level Light-Weight Radars (LLLR-I), strengthening the Indian Army’s air defence capabilities against emerging aerial threats.
The contract was signed in New Delhi on October 21 in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
The LLLR-I system is designed to detect and track fighter-sized aerial targets as well as mini and micro drones. Its additional capability to prioritise aerial targets will enhance the Army’s ability to identify and counter threats posed by Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
The procurement marks a significant step towards strengthening India’s indigenous air defence capabilities and advancing the Government’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
It is also expected to provide a boost to India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), while supporting the development of a resilient, self-reliant and globally competitive domestic defence industry.
