New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a Rs 770-crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of Improved Low Level Light Weight Radars (LLLR-I) for the Indian Army, strengthening its capability to detect and track aerial threats, including mini and micro drones.
The contract was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
The LLLR-I system is designed to detect and track fighter-sized targets as well as mini and micro unmanned aerial systems (UAS). It also has an additional capability to prioritise aerial targets, enabling the Army to respond more effectively to emerging threats posed by drones and other airborne platforms.
The procurement is part of ...