NewzVille Desk
Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru for the acquisition of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites and aircraft modification kits as well as their installation on Mi-17 V5 helicopters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force at an overall cost of Rs 2,385.36 crore.
The contract, under Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) category, was signed, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on 07 April, 2025.
This state-of-the-art EW Suite will considerably enhance operational survivability of the helicopters in hostile environment. Majority of sub-assemblies and parts will be sourced from indigenous manufactures.
The project will boost and encourage active participation of Indian electronics and associated industries, including MSMEs. The Suite for Mi-17 V5 is a significant leap forward in developing indigenous EW capabilities, making the country Aatmanirbhar aligning with the Make-in-India initiative.
