The Ministry of Defence has inked a deal worth Rs 2,269 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on Tuesday for the acquisition of 11 Shakti warfare systems, along with related equipment. According to officials, these electronic warfare systems will be installed on the frontline vessels of the Indian Navy.
Capable of precisely intercepting electronic emissions and executing countermeasures in complex electromagnetic environments, the Shakti systems are highly advanced.
In a statement, the ministry stated, “The contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad was signed on February 13 for the procurement of 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems, along with associated equipment/accessories for the Indian Navy under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, totaling Rs 2,269.54 crore.” The Shakti EW system is completely indigenous in design, development, and manufacturing.
Moreover, the ministry highlighted that this project will create employment opportunities, generating around two-and-a-half lakh man-days over a four-year period, with the involvement of over 155 industry partners, including MSMEs. This move aligns with the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
