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Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) informed after the market closed on Monday that the government has signed a major defense deal with the company. The company said that it has received an order of Rs 2,210 crore from the Ministry of Defense for Electronic Warfare (EW) suits for the Indian Air Force. So far in FY 2026, the company has received orders worth Rs 2,803 crore.

In an exchange filing, the company said, “Navratna Defence Public Sector Company Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract worth Rs 2,210 crore (excluding taxes) with the Ministry of Defence for the supply of EW suites for Mi 17 V5 helicopters of the Indian Air Force.”

The company said that these systems have been indigenously designed and developed by CASDIC, DRDO and manufactured by BEL. The EW suite includes Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS) and Counter Measure Dispensing System (CMDS). These significantly enhance the combat capability of the helicopters. Stock performance The company's stock closed 2.14 per cent lower at Rs 274 on Monday. In the last one year, the company's stock has seen a gain of 22.57 per cent. 


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