Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has announced the receipt of fresh defence orders worth Rs 572 crore since its last update on April 7, 2025. The latest contracts cover a broad spectrum of high-tech military equipment and systems aimed at enhancing Indiaโs defence capabilities.
The newly acquired orders include key systems such as the Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (IDDIS), Software Defined Radio (SDR), and Data Communication Units (DCU) for attack guns. BEL has also secured contracts to deliver Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solutions for naval platforms, simulators, advanced communication equipment, electronic jammers, as well as spares and associated services.
These developments reinforce BELโs strategic position as a leading defence electronics manufacturer and highlight its role in supporting the Indian Armed Forces with cutting-edge, indigenously developed solutions. The companyโs consistent alignment with the Government of Indiaโs โAtmanirbhar Bharatโ (self-reliant India) initiative reflects its commitment to strengthening national defence through innovation and indigenous technology.
In a related development, BEL recently appointed Hari Kumar R as its new Director (R&D), indicating a continued focus on research and development to meet future defence needs. The company remains a critical pillar in Indiaโs evolving defence ecosystem.