BEL Focusing on C4I Systems

Navratna defence PSU, the Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL), is showcasing its R&D might by displaying its latest range of products and systems, developed in-house and jointly with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The main highlight of BEL’s display will be network-centric warfare (NCW) systems developed indigenously for the Indian defence forces. NCW solutions for the Indian Navy will include combat management system, which automates tactical data from the ship’s sensors to provide decision support to the ship’s command. The composite communication system, an IP-based new-generation voice, data and video integrated system, will also be on show. The software for all these solutions, too, has been developed in-house.

BEL’s display also include key elements developed for use in various C4I systems catering to all the three Services - like computing elements in various forms, right from wrist-wearable computers, hand-held computers and tablet PC to rugged laptop; communication equipment such as software defined radio with different variants, advanced interoperability communication system, HF radios and point to multi-point radio relays, besides encryptors such as IP encryptor and bulk encryptor, multi network connectivity device and futuristic commando system solution.

Research and development has been BEL’s forte. The company is laying increased thrust on development of new technology modules: microwave power modules and TR modules for use in radars, MEMs-based products for use in sonars and microwave components used in air-borne EW systems. The key surveillance radar segment that is on show is the 3D central acquisition radar, 2D Bharani radar, 3D Aslesha radar and battlefield surveillance radarextended range (BFSR-XR) and identification friend or foe (IFF MK XII) along with advanced tactical display and EMP shelter.

BEL is highlighting its contributions to the electronic warfare and avionics segment with an impressive display of the radar finger printing systems (RFPS), avionics components for light combat aircraft (LCA), viz, digital flight control computer and other cockpit modules. Also on display are the latest range of laser technology based products, night vision products based on latest generation image intensifier tubes and thermal imaging technologies, holographic weapon sight and batteries.