In today’s battlefield environment the electromagnetic spectrum needs to be guarded for own use, while denying the use of it to the enemy. It’s also an area which requires continuous upgradation of our resources to keep ahead of those of the enemy.
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), for procurement of 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems along with associated equipment / accessories for Indian Navy under Buy (Indian- IDDM) category at a total cost of Rs.2269.54 Cr.
The Shakti EW System is indigenously designed, developed and manufactured. The Shakti EW System is capable of accurately intercepting electronic emissions and implement counter measures in dense electromagnetic environment.
The Shakti EW System will be installed on-board capital warships of Indian Navy. The project will generate employment of two and half lakh man-days over a period of four years with participation of more than 155 industry partners including MSMEs, thus furthering the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. Shakti EW systems is qualitatively a competitive product as far as the best global products in its class are concerned.
Since the last disclosure on 30th January, the company has secured additional orders amounting to Rs. 114.59 crore. These orders include the supply of SDRs, HD VLF receivers, and EVMs, among other items. With this latest contract, BEL’s cumulative orders for the current financial year stand at Rs. 30,776.06 crore.
Team Bharatshakti
