BEL Anticipates EW Orders to Exceed ₹6,500 Crore for Army Modernization
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is set to respond to the Indian Army’s Request for Proposal for the Shatrughat Electronic Warfare (EW) System, with the company expecting total orders for both Shatrughat and the Samaghat EW systems to exceed ₹6,500 crore. This development closely follows a high-level review in late July 2025, where Indian Army leadership emphasized rapid modernization, highlighting EW and cyber capabilities as priorities due to evolving threats along the Line of Actual Control and the Line of Control. BEL’s expanded focus on customized EW solutions for diverse terrains reflects India’s push for self-sufficiency and network-centric warfare. Recent orders secured by BEL, including integrated jammers, secure communications, and drone defense systems, underscore the company’s pivotal role in strengthening the Army’s technological prowess and operational readiness as of August 2025.