BEL to supply ₹1220 Crore worth SDRs to Coast Guard
The contract falls under the ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ category, reinforcing India’s commitment to indigenous defence manufacturing. The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth ₹1220.12 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru. This is for the procurement of 149 Software Defined Radios (SDRs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The contract falls under the ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ category, reinforcing India’s commitment to indigenous defence manufacturing. Enhancing Secure Communication and Maritime Security These modern SDRs will significantly enhance secure and reliable communication for the Indian Coast Guard. The advanced technology will allow high-speed data transmission. It will also allow secure voice communication.…