Defence Ministry signs three contracts worth about 5400 crore rupees to bolster defence capabilities

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The Defense Ministry has signed three contracts with domestic manufacturers at a total cost of about Rs 5400 crore to enhance the country's defense capabilities.

An overview of the news

First Contract

• The first contract has been signed with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) which pertains to the procurement of Project Akashtir, an automated air defense control and reporting system worth Rs 1982 crore for the Indian Army.

Second Contract

• The second contract with BEL pertains to the acquisition of Sarang Electronic Support Measure System for the Indian Navy at a total cost of Rs 412 crore.

• Sarang is an advanced electronic support measure system for helicopters of the Indian Navy.

• Both will empower the air defense units of the Indian Army to operate effectively in an integrated manner.

Third Contract

• The third contract with New Space India Limited pertains to procurement of GSAT 7B, an advanced communication satellite for the Indian Army at a total cost of Rs 2963 crore.

• The satellite will significantly enhance the communications capability of the Indian military by providing mission-critical beyond-line-of-sight communications for troops and formations as well as weapon and airborne platforms.