Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a significant contract with the Indian Army Air Defence to supply the Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (IDDIS), a state-of-the-art indigenous counter-drone system developed in collaboration with DRDO. This contract strengthens India’s defence capabilities by addressing emerging aerial threats through advanced technology. The project aligns with the Make in India initiative, promoting self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Additionally, BEL secured orders worth ₹572 crore that include AI-based solutions for naval ships and software-defined radios (SDRs), demonstrating its expanding role in the country’s strategic defence infrastructure.