Context: Ministry of Defence has inked a Rs 3,000 crore contract for the procurement of two Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems under Project Himshakti for the Army in mountainous terrain.
Major Highlights:
- The contract signed with defence PSU Bharat Electronics (BEL) is under the “Buy Indian-IDMM (indigenously designed, developed and manufactured)” category comprising contemporary and niche technologies.
Significance:
- Project Himshakti will generate employment of approximately three lakh man-days over a period of two years.
- The project is a significant leap forward in developing indigenous capabilities making the country ‘self-reliant’ in defence manufacturing.