Defence Ministry signs ₹770-crore deal with BEL for low-level radars

India's Defence Ministry signed a Rs 770-crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for improved low-level radars for the Army, reportedly to counter drone threats. Multiple outlets, including The Hindu and ThePrint, reported the deal.

Timeline

1. 21 Oct, 10:21 UTCTimes of India reports contract signed Oct 21
2. 21 Oct, 15:00 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 21 Oct, 15:00 UTCThe Hindu covers Rs 770-crore BEL radar contract

Top sources

• రాడార్Google Trends
• MoD inks Rs 770-cr contract to procure improved low-level lightweight radars for ArmyThePrint
• India signs Rs 770 crore deal with BEL for Army radars to counter drone threatsTimes of India
• Amid rising drone threat, Army to plug low-altitude gaps with Rs 770 crore radar dealThe New Indian Express