MoD Signs Two Contracts for Procurement of SDRs and RTFLTs

Current Context: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed two contracts worth ₹1,917 crore for the procurement of Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLTs) on February 20, 2025.

Key Details:

• SDRs: The contract, valued at ₹1,220.12 crore, was signed with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for 149 SDRs to enhance secure communication for the Indian Coast Guard.
• RTFLTs: The contract, worth ₹697.35 crore, was signed with Action Construction Equipment Ltd (ACE) and JCB India Ltd for 1,868 RTFLTs to improve logistical efficiency for the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy.

Question:

Q.1 Which company has been awarded the contract for Software Defined Radios (SDRs) under this procurement?
a) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
b) Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
d) Tata Advanced Systems

Answer: a) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) received the contract worth ₹1,220.12 crore for supplying 149 SDRs to enhance secure communication for the Indian Coast Guard.