BEL To Supply 149 Software Defined Radios To Indian Coast Guard Under Rs 1,220 Crore Deal With Defence Ministry

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Bengaluru-based Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of 149 Software Defined Radios (SDRs) for the Indian Coast Guard.

The deal, inked on Thursday (20 February), is valued at Rs 1220.12 crore and falls under the 'Buy (Indian-IDDM)' category, promoting indigenous design and manufacturing.

These advanced SDRs will facilitate secure and high-speed data exchange, along with encrypted voice communication, ensuring reliable information sharing and enhanced situational awareness.

The deployment of these radios will strengthen the Coast Guard’s operational effectiveness in key areas such as maritime law enforcement, search and rescue missions, fisheries protection, and marine environment conservation.

Additionally, the SDRs will improve interoperability with the Indian Navy for joint operations.

According to the Defence Ministry, the project is a strategic step toward bolstering the Coast Guard's operational capabilities and supporting the Government of India's Blue Economy objectives by reinforcing maritime security.

Aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the contract will enhance the country's manufacturing capabilities for advanced military-grade communication systems, generating employment opportunities and fostering expertise development, it added.

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