Bharat Electronics (BEL), which is government-owned, said on Wednesday that it has secured orders totalling Rs 1,155 crore. This includes a major Rs 850 crore order from Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for supplying an indigenously developed Multi-function Radar in the X Band, as stated in a company filing.
The radar, designed by DRDO and produced by BEL, is intended to detect, acquire, and track airborne targets, providing defence for naval vessels.
Additionally, since the last update on 22 August 2024, BEL has obtained orders worth Rs 305 crore. These orders cover various items including navigational complex systems for ships, thermal imagers, communication equipment, fire control systems, gun control systems, spare parts, and related services.
With these new orders, BEL's total order value for the current financial year has reached Rs 7,075 crore, according to the filing.