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.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q) How many of the following statements with reference to Bharat Electronics Limited is/are incorrect?

a. BEL is one of nine PSUs under the Ministry of Defence of India.

b. It has been granted Navratna status by the Government of India.

c. It was founded in Bangalore in 1954.

Answer: Option 4