LYNX-U2 FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS

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Context

• The defence ministry signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of 13 Lynx-U2 fire control systems for the Navy at a cost of over Rs 1,700 crore.

About Lynx-U2 fire control systems

• The Lynx-U2 system is a naval gun fire control system designed and developed indigenously.
• It is capable of accurately tracking and engaging targets amid sea clutter as well as air or surface targets.
• The fourth generation, completely indigenous systems, will be installed on New Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels.

Benefits

• This move will generate an employment of two lakh man-days over a period of four years and encourage active participation of various Indian industries, including MSMEs, thus significantly contributing to the government’s efforts to achieve ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence.
• It will eliminate the dependency on foreign OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers).

About BEL

• Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is an Indian Government-owned aerospace and defence electronics company.
• It primarily manufactures advanced electronic products for ground and aerospace applications.
• BEL is one of nine PSUs under the Ministry of Defence of India. It has been granted Navratna status by the Government of India.
• Bharat Electronics Limited was founded in Bangalore, Karnataka, India in 1954.

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/mod-signs-contract-with-bel-for-13-lynx-u2-fire-control-systems-for-navy-8528832/