# India signs ₹770 crore contract for Army low-level lightweight radars

> The BEL-built system is designed to detect and track fighter-sized targets and mini or micro drones.

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- Published: 2026-10-21T14:40:05+00:00
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India’s Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on 21 October to procure Improved Low Level Light Weight Radar systems, at an approximate cost of ₹770 crore. The signing took place in New Delhi in the presence of the Defence Secretary.

The ministry said the system can detect and track fighter-sized targets and mini or micro drones, and can prioritise aerial targets. It described the procurement as supporting the indigenisation of air-defence platforms and the domestic defence manufacturing sector.

## Data

### India signs ₹770 crore contract for Army low-level lightweight radars

Methodology: Approximate contract value stated by the ministry; this is a procurement value, not a published production quantity or payment schedule.

| label | value | unit | period | basis | value_qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approximate contract value | 770 | crore INR | 2026-10-21 | observed | approximate |

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## Sources

- [Ministry of Defence, Government of India](<https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2325933>) (Source checked: 2026-10-21; Published: 2026-10-21)

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