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MoD inks Rs 642 Cr contract with BEL for 28 EON-51 systems

Published: Feb 10, 2025

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, FEB 10, 2025: THE Ministry of Defence, on February 08, 2025, signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited in New Delhi for procurement of 28 EON-51 systems for 11 New Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels and three Cadet Training Ships for the Indian Navy at a total cost of Rs 642.17 crore, including taxes under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.

EON-51 is an Electro Optical Fire Control System which provides search, detection and classification of targets using Electro Optical and Thermal Imagers devices. The scheme will generate employment over a period of three years and encourage active participation of various Indian industries including MSMEs, thus significantly contributing to the Government's efforts to achieve 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence.

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