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Though it is not revealed which countries have exhibited interest in the radar, the official stated that the international clients include France, Germany, the UK, Canada, Sweden and developing markets in Africa and South America.

Officials of the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have said that international clients are on its roster for the export of L-Band 3D Air Surveillance Radar RAWL-03 manufactured by the defence public sector undertaking.

“This is a cost-effective Long-Range Air Surveillance Radar perfect for early detection and tracking of air and surface targets, thereby enabling engagement of fire control systems to neutralise the targets. We want to market this to foreign countries as well and the talks are on. The RAWL-03 comes in both ship and land-based configurations. We have showcased this to the Indian Navy and the process of induction is on. In 2018 we co-developed the radar with Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab,” a senior official from the BEL said.

Though it is not revealed which countries have exhibited interest in the radar, the official stated that the international clients include France, Germany, the UK, Canada, Sweden and developing markets in Africa and South America.

The radar has an instrumentation range of 400 kilometres. “We can detect all sorts of air targets including missiles, helicopters and aircraft upto 400 kilometres. The radar provides three-dimensional target data along with doppler data. The advantage of the 3D radar over 2D radar is its estimation of height of the target in addition to direction and range. We started working on this radar in 2015 and it took almost two years to realise its completion. It weighs around 4 tons and incorporates the latest Signal Processing techniques,” he added.

RAWL-03 antenna is compact and can be accommodated on wheeled vehicles and ships.

BEL has also developed surface surveillance radar for detection and tracking of Sea Surface and air targets.

Bengaluru/Pune, December 22, 2021: The first batch of next-generation Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicles (AERV), indigenously designed and developed by DRDO and manufactured by the Pune Unit of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), was formally inducted into Indian Army by Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of Army Staff, on December 21, 2021.

The vehicles were inducted into the Corps of Engineers at a ceremony held at Bombay Engineering Group (BEG), Pune, in the presence of Mr Dinesh Batra, Director (Finance), BEL; Lt Gen Harpal Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Engineer-in-Chief; Lt Gen J S Nain, AVSM, SM, GOC-in-C, Southern Command; Maj Gen Sanjay Rehani, Director General (Combat Engineers); Brig Sanjay Mathur, VSM, Brig Comb Engrs (B), and other senior officers.

AERV is manufactured by BEL-Pune with more than 90% indigenous content. It is a versatile BMP-IIK amphibious Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) fitted with instruments for water reconnaissance, land reconnaissance, navigation and data backup. The AERV is capable of measuring soil bearing capacity on riverbanks to determine if they are motorable for military vehicles on Go-No Go basis (critical parameters for bridge laying), dry and wet gaps in day and night conditions, slopes and height of river banks / canals. It’s possible to navigate the AERV with military maps using Military Grid Co-ordinate System, measure and plot underwater beds and water currents of rivers/canals, store data from various instruments on Control Console for further analysis and decision-making.

The induction of the next-generation AERV will boost the Indian Army’s combat capability and is a milestone in the journey towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Anil Pant, General Manager International Marketing, Bharat Electronics Limited, stated that there were many technological partnerships in the near future between India and Saudi Arabia.

In an effort to promote deeper cooperation in defence and aerospace technologies, for the first time a Saudi Arabia based company Power for Defense Technologies Co (PDTC) has inked an agreement with DPSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).

The company founded by Sheikh Mohammed Mustfa-Zaini Al-Shaibi, a member of AL Shaibi family in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is based on a vision to have technological, business and cultural relationship between the two countries.

The company has tied up seeking deployment and transfer of the cutting edge technological solutions which are critical for the Aerospace, Defence and Security areas.

What is the agreement for?

Under this agreement the two companies will together get cutting edge technologies to Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ecosystem.

Why BEL?

According to Sheikh Mohammed Mustfa-Zaini Al-Shaibi, “The partnership with BEL which is at the forefront of technology in India will enable us to bring the critical technologies for defence and civilian applications to KSA.”

Adding, “Both the countries are rising powers and are key players in their respective regions.” On the agreement, Anil Pant, General Manager International Marketing, Bharat Electronics Limited, stated that there were many technological partnerships in the near future between India and Saudi Arabia.

“BEL offers technology products in several areas like Advanced Threat Detection suites with Radar, Coastal Radar System, Drone protection System and much more.”

Gopi Krishna Reddy, cross-border expert and strategic advisor to PDTC termed the partnership between BEL and PDTC as an important milestone.

BENGALURU, December 17, 2021: Mr Dinesh Kumar Batra, Director (Finance) and CFO of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited, received the prestigious CII CFO of the Year Award in the PSU category from Mr T V Mohandas Pai, Chairman, Manipal Global Education Services, at an awards ceremony held at Bengaluru on December 16, 2021.

Mr Batra joined BEL in 1984. He is an alumnus of HBTU, Kanpur; IIFT, Delhi; and MDI, Gurgaon. In an illustrious career spanning 37 years, he has served in various capacities at Ghaziabad, Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru. He is a change agent who facilitates sustainable and continuous growth by following best practices of corporate governance with financial transparency. He has created wealth for shareholders by doubling the market capitalization.

Mr Batra has steered BEL to become the first DPSU to cross the landmark market capitalization of Rs.50,000 Crores and declared highest ever dividend of 400%. BEL achieved its best ever financial performance under his leadership, instilling confidence among all stakeholders. This resulted in highest PE ratio of BEL’s share price among all Maharatna and Navratna manufacturing CPSEs.

He has managed working capital requirement and new capital infrastructure investment requirement from internal accruals and kept BEL debt-free. He has brought structural reforms to manage debtors to achieve highest ever cash from operations. He was instrumental in BEL taking revolutionary initiatives in response to Covid, bringing hope to the families of deceased employees. His inspirational, visionary and creative leadership makes him a wonderful mentor who has built teams and strategies for business transformation. He enjoys excellent rapport with all stakeholders.

Bengaluru, December 16, 2021: The LCA Tejas Mk1A programme got a shot in the arm today as Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) received an order worth Rs. 2,400 crores from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the manufacture and supply of 20 types of airborne electronic systems to be fitted on the fighter aircraft.

The order was received by Mr Manoj Jain, General Manager (EW&A)/BEL-Bengaluru from Mr E P Jayadeva, General Manager (LCA Tejas), HAL, in the presence of Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, CMD, BEL, and Mr R Madhavan, CMD, HAL.

The order spanning five years from 2023 to 2028 involves supply of critical avionic Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) related to Digital Flight Control Computers, Air Data Computers, Weapon Computers, LRUs related to Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Head Up Display. The LRUs have been indigenously designed and developed by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), DRDO Labs, Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Combat Aircraft Systems Development and Integration Centre (CASDIC) and Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO).

This is the biggest ever order received by BEL for Avionic Systems and will go a long way in ensuring the Indian Air Force‘s Air Superiority and giving a boost to the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

The order for supply of Avionic Systems for 83 Tejas MK1A fighter aircraft will be executed by two Strategic Business Units (SBUs) of BEL: Electronic Warfare & Avionics, Bengaluru, and BEL- Panchkula, Haryana. All the systems will be delivered by BEL to HAL in a ready-to-board condition.

Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, CMD, BEL, said: “We are pleased to receive this order from HAL for the prestigious LCA Tejas Fighter aircraft programme. It will give a big boost to the Government of India’s indigenisation drive. BEL is all geared up to supply the critical Avionics LRUs as per the delivery schedule. We look forward to continue our strong partnership with HAL for more such programmes.”

Mr R Madhavan, CMD HAL, congratulated BEL for the order and said: “The LCA Tejas programme is an excellent example of the synergy between eminent Indian Defence establishments such as HAL, DRDO and BEL. The current order for the development and supply of 20 types of critical Avionics LRUs for Tejas Mk1A is a shot in the arm for the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives of the Government of India.”

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) celebrated Swachhta Pakhwada 2021 from December 1-15, 2021, at all its Units, SBUs and offices spread across the country.

As part of the celebrations, various activities such as administering of Swachhta Pledge, planting of saplings, cleanliness drive at Units, disposing of scrap materials, maintenance of records by respective departments, etc, were organised Companywide. Painting, poster and essay competitions were also arranged for the children of employees.

The Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has developed frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) drone detection radar to detect and track mini- and micro-class drones and UAVs. BEL officials said that they started working on the product nine months ago.

“It delivers a complete surveillance solution (search and track) to threats from drones/UAVs. The maximum detection range for micro drones are 1 km, mini drones are 2 km and small drones are 3 km. The operating temperature of the radar is -20 degree Celsius to +55 degree Celsius. This is a complete indigenous product developed at the BEL with no Transfer of Technology (ToT) from any other organisation,” the official said.

He further added that the drone detection radar (DDR) is capable of providing 360- degree coverage in azimuth. One of the advantages of the radar is that the transmitted power is low and this makes it LPI (Low Probability of Intercept) capable. “Due to its LPl capability, it is extremely difficult for intercept receivers to correctly identify the radar parameters and radar type. Its high processing gain and good range resolution enables very low radar cross section (RCS) target detection. It can also prompt other sensors like electro optical and laser to take countermeasures against the threat by providing target range, azimuth and elevation,” the BEL official explained.

The DDR is capable of monitoring a designated airspace day and night in all weather conditions. The radar can be controlled and operated remotely through wired communication. It is easy to deploy and can be carried in backpacks which makes it portable.

The officials say that the product is customisable. “This can be put on a vehicle, jammer and a gun. It has been tested with various flying objects and the capabilities have been demonstrated before the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force,” he said.

Drones with Hard kill and Soft Kill mechanism

In September, the Indian Navy signed a contract with the BEL for India’s first locally made naval anti-drone system (NADS) with “hard kill” and “soft kill” capabilities.

These machines have been developed by the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by the BEL.

The system comprises a radar that comes with 360-degree coverage with detection of micro drones up to 4 km and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor which can detect micro-drones up to 2 km in select azimuth direction in clear weather. It has radio frequency (RF) detector with a detection capability of RF communication up to 3 km, radio frequency/Global Navigation Frequency Satellite System (RF/GNSS) jammer (jamming up to 3 km for RF/GNSS signals) and a laser-based hard kill system used to neutralise microdrones between 150 m to 1 km. The sensors are integrated through a command post.

Soft kill uses electronic warfare measures like jamming. “Under this, we can spoof enemy drones and misdirect them…” an official said.