What is the codename of the Low-Level Transportable Radar (LLTR) to be procured by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at a cost of Rs. 2,906 crore in March 2025?

Correct option is A

Correct answer: (a) Ashwini

Explanation:

• In March 2025, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a major deal with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to procure Low-Level Transportable Radars (LLTR).
• The radar system is codenamed “Ashwini”.
• The total contract value is ₹2,906 crore, and the radars will be used to detect and track low-flying aerial threats, such as drones, helicopters, and aircraft.

Information Booster:

• Ashwini LLTR is:
• Indigenously developed
• Equipped with 3D surveillance capability
• Designed to be transportable and quickly deployable
• It enhances India’s air defence capability, especially in border regions and remote operational areas.

Additional Knowledge:

• (b) Vayu – Not associated with any official LLTR project.
• (c) Surya – Often associated with solar-related defence initiatives or exercises, not LLTR.
• (d) Indra – Was an earlier radar system developed by DRDO, used for low-level air surveillance, but not the latest project under this contract.