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MoD inks contract worth 2269.54 crore with BEL to procure 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems for Indian Navy

February 13, 2024 Photo(s): By PIB

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad on February 13, 2024 in New Delhi, for procurement of 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems along with associated equipment / accessories for Indian Navy under Buy (Indian- IDDM) category at a total cost of 2269.54 crore.

The Shakti EW System is indigenously designed, developed and manufactured. The Shakti EW System is capable of accurately intercepting electronic emissions and implement counter measures in dense electromagnetic environment.

The Shakti EW System will be installed on-board capital warships of Indian Navy. The project will generate employment of two and half lakh man-days over a period of four years with participation of more than 155 industry partners including MSMEs, thus furthering the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad to procure 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems for Indian Navy, in New Delhi on February 13, 2024.