Defence ministry signs Rs 2,269-crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited to procure 11 Shakti warfare systems

The defence ministry on Tuesday signed a Rs 2,269-crore contract with state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to purchase 11 Shakti warfare systems and associated equipment.

The electronic warfare system will be installed onboard the Indian Navy's frontline warships, officials said.

They said that the Shakti systems are capable of accurately intercepting electronic emissions and implementing countermeasures in a dense electromagnetic environment.

The ministry said in a statement: "The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad on February 13 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 Rs 2,269.54." 

"The project will generate employment of two-and-a-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 added.

The Shakti EW system is indigenously designed, developed and manufactured, and will be installed on-board capital warships of Indian Navy. 

The statement informed that 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'.

(With Agency Inputs)