Ministry of Defence acquires Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites and aircraft modification kits from BEL for Rs 2,385 cr

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth Rs 2,385.36 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited to upgrade Mi-17 V5 helicopters with indigenous Electronic Warfare Suites. This upgrade will enhance the operational survivability of the helicopters in hostile environments and boost participation from Indian electronics industries, including MSMEs. The project marks significant progress in developing indigenous EW capabilities.