{"id":19644,"date":"2026-02-18T12:03:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T06:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=19644"},"modified":"2026-02-18T12:03:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T06:33:28","slug":"raksha-mantri-inaugurates-missile-integration-facility-at-bel-bengaluru-flags-off-akash-3rd-and-4th-regiment-combat-systems-unveils-mountain-fire-control-radar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=19644","title":{"rendered":"Raksha Mantri inaugurates Missile Integration facility at BEL, Bengaluru; Flags-off Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment Combat systems & unveils Mountain Fire Control Radar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Raksha Mantri inaugurates Missile Integration facility at BEL, Bengaluru; Flags-off Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment Combat systems & unveils Mountain Fire Control Radar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\nRemotely inaugurates Centre of Excellence for AI in Pune; Formally unveils BEL\u2019s AI Policy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Shri Rajnath Singh briefed on advanced indigenous defence tech & ongoing R&D activities<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

RM praises BEL for strengthening network-centric operations & taking combat effectiveness to a new level<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIndigenous air defence & anti-drone systems effectively neutralised threats during Op Sindoor, Advancements through AI instills operational confidence in defence forces\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDomestic industry must stay ahead in technology race to achieve Viksit Bharat goal\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Posted On: 16 FEB 2026 7:42PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on February 16, 2026, visited the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru, and inaugurated the Missile Integration facility at the premises, besides flagging-off the Akash 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0and 4th<\/sup>\u00a0Regiment Combat systems & unveiling the Mountain Fire Control Radar. He also remotely inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI) located in Pune, and formally launched the company\u2019s AI Policy.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Raksha Mantri was briefed on a range of advanced indigenous defence technologies, including AI-based solutions developed by Indian start-ups, highlighting the growing emphasis on innovation and indigenisation in the defence ecosystem. He commended BEL for making headway in cutting-edge technologies such as electronic warfare systems, avionics, naval platforms, electro-optics, and tank electronics. \u201cBEL has strengthened the network-centric operations. Its integrated systems, real-time data sharing, and decision support capabilities have taken our combat effectiveness to a new level,\u201d he said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Shri Rajnath Singh was apprised of the ongoing R&D activities at BEL aligned with major national defence programmes, including the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile Systems (QRSAM), Light Combat Aircraft Mark II (LCA Mk II), Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), Project Kusha (MR SAM\/LR SAM), Counter Drone Systems, Naval Weapon Control Systems, etc. The briefing highlighted that indigenous R&D initiatives are enhancing operational preparedness across land, air, naval, and strategic domains, while reducing dependence on foreign technologies. Raksha Mantri acknowledged the fact that the systems developed in airspace defence, and counter-drone operations have demonstrated that India\u2019s indigenous solutions can meet global standards.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Raksha Mantri highlighted that indigenously developed air defence and anti-drone systems were effectively utilised to neutralise threats during\u00a0Operation Sindoor. \u201cThe advancement in threat prediction, early warning, and response mechanisms using AI instills operational confidence in our soldiers. They\u2019re assured that a strong scientific and engineering ecosystem always stands with them,\u201d he added. He underlined the importance of achieving victory with indigenous weapons and technologies in today\u2019s times, stating that only a self-reliant win gives the country renewed confidence.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Raksha Mantri stressed that AI and quantum computing are no longer futuristic concepts, and their use in real-time decision-making, autonomous systems, cyber defence, and precision operations is changing battlefield dynamics. For India to become a developed nation, he exhorted BEL, other DPSUs and industry partners to stay ahead of the curve in the new revolution that lies ahead. He encouraged the R&D community at BEL to collaborate with start-ups, industry, and academia for agile product development using the latest technologies in AI and autonomous systems. He also stressed upon the need for BEL to prioritise cross-disciplinary collaboration, innovation, and rapid prototyping to create world-class products, aligning with the vision of a Viksit Bharat.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Indigenisation initiatives undertaken by Central Research Laboratories, CoE-Electronics Warfare & Photonics, CoE-Communication, CoE-Radar & Weapon Systems & Product Development and Innovation Centre of BEL were showcased during the briefing. The start-ups and industry partners also exhibited their products.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Raksha Mantri interacted with start-ups & young scientists and motivated them to come out with more and more advanced Indigenous technologies. Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Additional Secretary & DG (Acquisition) Shri A Anbarasu, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL Shri Manoj Jain and other officials were present on the occasion.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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