DefenceWednesday, 6 May 2026·The Hindu
MoD signs ₹1,476 crore BEL contract for 5 mobile electronic systems for Indian Army
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,476 crore contract with BEL for five Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems for the Indian Army under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In May 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,476 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to procure 5 Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems for the Indian Army under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
Key specifics
- The contract value is ₹1,476 crore.
- Exactly 5 Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems will be procured.
- The systems are meant for the Indian Army.
- The procurement is under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
- The systems must have a minimum of 72% indigenous content.
Exam lens
Defence procurement question type, ₹1,476 crore, BEL, 5 systems, 72% indigenous content, Buy (Indian-IDDM) — TNPSC may ask which ministry signed the contract and what category was used.